Aging is an inevitability, but it doesn’t have to be your downfall, according to new research. In fact, you can actually train your body to slow down the aging process by just doing one thing exercising regularly!
Extreme exercising causes extreme stress on the body
If you want a longer and healthier life, stay away from extreme exercise. A recent study found that after 90 minutes of exercise (not running), participants in the study had less than half the level of protective protein in their muscles that it would take to fight off the effects of aging. Exercise is great for your body but doesn't push yourself too hard or else age will start creeping up on you more quickly.
Moderate exercise lowers heart rate and stress
Regular moderate exercise can help lower heart rate and reduce stress. When your heart rate is lowered it is more efficient in pumping blood around the body. This causes the heart to need less energy. Over time this will result in a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular disease which is a major cause of death across the world. In addition, regular exercise lowers stress levels and protects against chronic diseases like cancer or Alzheimer's disease that have been found to increase with high-stress levels
Moderate exercise reduces inflammation
Inflammation is a key contributor to aging and age-related diseases like Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that moderate exercise reduces inflammation because of the release of immune cells, cytokines, and other inflammatory factors that promote health. Moderate exercise has also been shown to reduce chronic illnesses and help people live longer.
Moderate exercise prevents cancer
Moderate exercise decreases the risk of cancer. In a Danish study, researchers found that people who exercised moderately (about an hour a day) had lower rates of lung and colon cancer than those who didn't exercise.
Moderate exercise reduces the risk of death
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney's School of Public Health in Australia has found that moderate exercise reduced the risk of death among women. Those who did just 30 minutes a day were 29% less likely to die than those who did not exercise. It didn't matter if they went on a 5-mile jog or took an easy walk around the block; it all adds up.
Being active gives your brain a boost
People think that the only reason to work out is to get in shape. But research has shown that there are many other benefits of exercise and plenty of reasons why we should all be getting more active. Specifically, one of the best ways for your brain to function at its best is through an active lifestyle. Exercise enhances cognitive functioning, improves creativity and problem-solving skills, can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, reduces the risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia as well as improves emotional well-being.
Exercise encourages new brain cell growth in the hippocampus.
Exercise can be thought of as the best medicine for your mind. With every workout session comes a dose of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine and an increase in certain hormones (like growth hormone) that stimulate new brain cell growth in the hippocampus. In addition, some research suggests that moderate physical activity slows down memory loss later in life. Finally, exercise may reduce the risk of dementia because it lowers inflammation and helps make beta-amyloid more soluble - a key factor in Alzheimer's disease.
Good quality sleep improves health at every age
Good quality sleep is important at every age. Sleep has been linked to better outcomes in heart health and longevity. Emerging research suggests that sleep may play a role in preventing or managing chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In fact, for every hour of sleep lost per night, we risk shortening our life span by two hours! So it's clear that getting more sleep and improving the quality of your slumber will help you stay healthy and live longer.
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