Age is just a number – and sometimes so much more.
I've always thought that age was just a number. It might be a cliché, but it resonates with me every time I walk in the park with my grandchildren and my dog, Ottelo. I pass people of all ages walking, laughing, and living life to the fullest. But sometimes I notice someone – in their seventies, even eighties – whose eyes shine with an undeniable sparkle. It's these people who make me think, "This is the kind of aging I hope to achieve."
Over the years, I have identified several common traits among these dynamic seniors – eight, to be precise – that distinguish them.
If you are over 70 and still practice these eight habits, you are aging better than most people ever will.
1. Stay physically activeImages from freepik.
It may seem obvious, but physical activity is often neglected with age. Of course, we all slow down at some point, but continuing to move – even just a brisk walk or a few laps in the pool – makes all the difference.
Personally, I regularly walk with Otello my Cocker (he's the one who insists, to be honest), and these walks allow me to maintain a certain flexibility.
