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fasting turns on the body’s natural defenses against diseases looking around and noticing things that you might not have
and aging, including the process of autophagy, which recycles seen before, maybe a uniquely colored bird, the way the light
old and damaged proteins. hits a corner in your house, or a sense of appreciation as the
sun rises in the morning. Awe can be found in even the small-
4. est of details.
Tune into your natural hunger signals
Getting in touch with your child-like natural hunger signals 8.
is one of the best ways to develop a healthy relationship with Sleep as much as you can
food. Try to strip away any story about how your body should Children regularly get double digits in hours of sleep each
look, and simply drink more unsweetened beverages to reduce night. Adults don’t necessarily need that much, but sleep depri-
hunger and eat moderate amounts of wholesome, nourishing vation is a real and pervasive health concern. Sleep is incredibly
food when you do feel hungry. important for overall health. Genes that control the pace of ag-
ing, such as the SIRT1 gene, also control our daily sleep-wake
5 “circadian” rhythms. This may be why aging is accompanied
Turn to the element of surprise by a disruption of daily sleep-wake cycles and a lack of sleep
If you tune into your inner child and they are misbehaving, increases susceptibility to diseases. A lack of sleep, for example,
you might need to add an element of surprise to wake up your is tied to a dysregulation of metabolism and a hormone imbal-
body’s natural defenses against aging. Treatments such as sau- ance, while a single night of poor sleep leads to an increase in
nas, and cold therapy or cryotherapy, put momentary stress on beta-amyloid, a protein in the brain associated with impaired
your system to boost cellular repair systems, a process called brain function and Alzheimer’s disease.
“hormesis.” Regular sauna bathing decreases the chances of a
22 heart attack and cold therapy is known to elicit anti-inflamma- Okay, so children aren’t necessarily adventurous eaters, but 22 22
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Y ANDERSON WINTER 20 liquids out of their bottles or sippy cups. Your body is made grams. Examples include resveratrol in red wine and EGCG in and anxiety. Practicing regular meditation, breathwork, and 12. Y ANDERSON WINTER 20 Y ANDERSON WINTER 20
Eat the rainbow
tory and immune-boosting benefits.
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Drink water constantly
rience adversity, such as a lack of light or water or nutrients,
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they make colorful molecules that turn on plant survival pro-
up of approximately 60% water, and every system in your
matcha green tea. When we ingest these molecules, they turn
on our own body’s defenses against adversity, possibly because
body functions better when you stay hydrated. Keep your own
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
run out. Because these molecules often have color, get creative
as your inner child needs them to be.
throughout the day. We usually recommend that people drink
and make your meals as colorful as possible with deep green,
for your health if you don’t either. Alcohol and especially tobacco
their body weight in ounces of water each day to achieve op-
C adult-sized sippy cup (large water bottle) on hand and sip on it the molecules serve as a signal that our food supply could soon exercise can help you keep your day-to-day stress levels as low Children obviously don’t drink or smoke, and it is honestly best C C
TRA timal health. red, orange, and purple foods. 11. accelerate the aging clock and can lead to a long list of health TRA TRA
Keep moving problems, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and lung dis-
7. 10. Kids are constantly on the go; they spend most of their days ease. Though drinking some alcohol, like red wine, in modera-
Find a sense of amazement in daily life Manage stress levels running around the house or playground, barely stopping until tion may provide some small benefit, limiting these substances as
Have you ever noticed how children are amazed by the world? In most circumstances, children lead relatively stress-free lives. bedtime. While it would be virtually impossible to mimic this much as possible will keep you looking and feeling your best. TA
They are curious and excited about almost everything they While some amounts of stress can be beneficial to adults in behavior as an adult, incorporating movement into your day is
experience. According to researchers, experiencing awe into terms of productivity, chronic stress causes the adrenal glands MARIIA K ORNEEVA essential for slowing the aging clock. Extensive research shows If you’d like to read more, visit lifespanbook.com and if you
your life can both make you happier and improve physical to secrete cortisol, which can cause a slew of mental and physi- that aerobic activity of moderate intensity of at least 150 min- discover your biological age and do something about it, visit
health. Get in touch with your amazed inner child by simply cal health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, utes per week provides the greatest longevity. doctorsinclair.com

“practicing regular meditation, breathwork, and exercise can help you keep your

day-to-day stress levels as low as your inner child needs them to be.”