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![]() That's it. Birthdays aren't anything to celebrate anymore. At least until you reach the ripe old age of 100. Then, you start bragging about your age. Like the old-timer who takes delight in asking every stranger to "guess my age". If you're coming down with a bad case of Age Anxiety, here's some good news. Seventy-five percent of human aging can be self-regulated. But what exactly does one regulate? Granted, heredity plays a key role. But at least six lifestyle factors also regulate aging. 1. Genetic Inheritance is a major factor in determining one's aging potential. Family case histories confirm that individuals inherit a predisposition to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis. The key word here is "predispose". Heredity only increases one's odds, and preventive health measures reduce those odds. 2. Physical Activity is an equally important age-regulator. Aerobic exercise maintains the cardiovas-cular system, strengthens muscles and bones, and enhances coordination. Exercise lays the foundation for an active lifestyle. In fact, many of the common aches and pains attributed to "aging" are the result of inactivity. 3. Mental Stimulation keeps the mind alert, aids in problem-solving, and improves learning skills. So be sure to exercise your mind by enrolling in a course, learning another language, reading a good book, solving a crossword puzzle, or engaging in a stimulating debate or lively discussion. You will notice the difference. 4. Dietary Habits are one of the best ways to combat premature aging and ward-off disease. If you feel tired, run-down, or just plain unenthusiastic, you're not alone. Many adults feel that way because of faulty dietary habits. Food is energy. Get what you need. Don't skip meals. Learn about healthy diets, vitamins, and minerals. 5. A Meaningful Life, sometimes called a sense of purpose, can inspire you to get up, dressed, and out each day. Setting goals and pursuing them is a great way to keep a focus on, and interest in, the world around you. That focus helps keep the boredom of retirement at bay. Productive outlets raise self-esteem and reduce irritability. 6. Preventive Healthcare is a great age-regulator. Be sure to get regular check-ups in order to catch problems early-on. Don't just assume that any ache, pain, or medical problem is the result of aging. Check it out. IF aging is more than meets the eye, then some changes are
in order. And changing the way we calculate a person's "age" is the place
to start. When you think about it, the number of years lived (one's
Chronological Age) is a poor estimate of a person's real potential.
DNA- plus is my formula for re-calculating a person's age in a way that takes these four "Ages" into account. Here's how. All four "Ages" are totaled. That total is divided by 4 to compute an average "Age". This average is called Neo-years. Here's my formula. In the formula, "C" refers to Chronological Age, "A" refers to Anatomical Age, "S" refers to Social Age, "E" refers to Emotional Age. Now, let's apply the formula to a person who has lived eighty years (Chronological age), and assume that this 80 year-old has the following characteristics: the health status of a 70 year-old (Anatomical Age), the activity level of a 60 year-old (Social Age), and the coping skills of a 50 year-old (Emotional Age). Here's how the age of an 80 year-old might be re-calculated into 65 Neo-years. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the above case, age 80 re-calculates to 65. But, another 80 year-old (depending on health, activity level, coping) might compute to a higher age in Neo-years. DNA-plus is an acronym for Demko's Neo-Age formula. The "plus" refers to positive Aging. How old are you? In Neo-years, that is. You just might be pleasantly surprised. Why not develop a whole new, positive approach to later life? Learn to take control of your aging process, and stay younger longer. | |
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