Skiing, cooking and creative writing may actually help you age gracefully.
You can hit the gym, he said, but better yet, opt for activities such as badminton, soccer and tennis that challenge you in myriad ways. They “tend to be one stop shops [because] they’re challenging, creative, and a lot of it’s a dynamic activity.”“Leg strength is the single best predictor of cognitive health and physical health over time,” Kotler said, referencing a study published in
“[Training] up our risk tolerances is really important, as risk aversion increases over time and if we don’t train around it, it has really bad sort of effects around aging,” he said. “Do something every day that scares you.”Age is truly just a number to some.“There is 40 years of science that says maintaining social connection into later years is one of the single most important things you can do,” Kotler said.
Kotler also referenced a study published in 2002 that found an individual could gain an extra 7.5 years of life through thinking positively about aging. “I always tell people [that] creativity is always about just making interesting choices and you can practice it all day long,” the human performance expert shared.
“Creativity, or more specifically the pattern recognition beneath creativity, also works as a flow trigger,” he added.Goal setting isn’t just for the young — it’s vital to have aspirations in every stage of life.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
9 Tips for Home Design To Boost Your Longevity | Well+GoodThe way you design your home can affect your longevity. Experts who study the longest-living people offer tips for optimizing your space.
Leer más »
Broadway's 'New York, New York' celebrates city in all its glory and grit'New York, New York' on Broadway celebrates the city in all its glory and grit. AliBaumanTV reports.
Leer más »
Barbecue chicken salad, one-pot chili and more healthy meal ideas for the week aheadThis week’s meals center around vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, like extra virgin olive oil.
Leer más »
Democrats launch new campaign to tie vulnerable New York Republicans to George Santos | CNN PoliticsThe House Democrats' campaign arm is launching a new effort to link vulnerable New York Republicans to Rep. George Santos, with Democrats betting that the freshman congressman will be a major liability for the GOP in key swing districts next year.
Leer más »
7 sheep getting a new 'fleece' on life after escaping New Jersey slaughterhouseOne stray sheep ran from Paterson to Hawthorne and eventually was captured in Fair Lawn. A farm in Sussex County will take in the wayward sheep.
Leer más »