{"id":1496,"date":"2021-10-05T08:10:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T08:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualbrainhealthcenter.com\/?p=1496"},"modified":"2021-10-05T08:10:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T08:10:38","slug":"the-6-daily-habits-of-super-healthy-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualbrainhealthcenter.com\/directory\/the-6-daily-habits-of-super-healthy-people\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Daily Habits Of Super-Healthy People"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ArticlePage-articleBody\">\n<div class=\"RichTextArticleBody\">\n<div class=\"RichTextArticleBody-body RichTextBody\">\n<p>6 Daily Habits for Your Healthiest Self Ever<\/p>\n<p>By Sacha Cohen<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s amazing how little habits can add up. One day you\u2019re a couch potato, the next you could be training for your first 10K. But since it can be overwhelming to try to do\u00a0<i>all the things<\/i>, we wondered which habits would deliver the biggest bang for the buck as we age. Here\u2019s what the experts had to say.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Move more\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-alignment=\"right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/d590a3d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/format\/webp\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F59%2Fd5%2Ff226878e411e86689937e950be6e%2Fmovemore-stocksy-3286185.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/d4bfcaa\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F59%2Fd5%2Ff226878e411e86689937e950be6e%2Fmovemore-stocksy-3286185.jpg 2x\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" title=\"Fit Woman Doing Exercises And Using Laptop\" src=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/7cdbe6e\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/840x473!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F59%2Fd5%2Ff226878e411e86689937e950be6e%2Fmovemore-stocksy-3286185.jpg\" alt=\"woman working out at home with her computer\" \/> <\/picture>\n<div class=\"Figure-infoWrap\">\n<div class=\"Figure-credit\">Stocksy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Exercise for women over 40 is crucial. \u201cAs women head into perimenopause and menopause, they can lose muscle mass, gain abdominal fat and experience decreased metabolism and estrogen levels, which can be frustrating and disconcerting,\u201d says certified personal trainer and wellness and nutrition consultant\u00a0<a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bodyconceptions.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544361042%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=VqcvR7Mah47E8xMwjgfHfCdbrr0fc1lbQKbiBKKnV5Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Mahri Relin<\/a>.\u00a0Regular exercise can help.\u00a0<a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.debutanewyou.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544371038%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=VDJiPrdFGaWEmG3jZSGKXKLF7VjF%2BLJATxedInQ1vco%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Mimi Secor<\/a>, a nurse practitioner and author, says the benefits of regular exercise can include everything from better cardiovascular health to improved cognitive function and sleep to weight management.<\/p>\n<p>For substantial health benefits she recommends at least 150\u2013300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity or 75\u2013150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. This should be interspersed with strength training of moderate or greater intensity and that involves all major muscle groups at least twice a week.\u00a0\u201cStrength training helps build muscle mass, which can increase your metabolism and simultaneously slow bone density loss that can lead to osteoporosis,\u201d explains Relin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Stay hydrated\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-alignment=\"right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/6baa551\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/format\/webp\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fb3%2Fcc%2F4e9863ac4a2da4b444b03dd17fc1%2Fhydrate-gettyimages-658408448.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/765c6a5\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fb3%2Fcc%2F4e9863ac4a2da4b444b03dd17fc1%2Fhydrate-gettyimages-658408448.jpg 2x\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" title=\"Hydration is her beauty secret\" src=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/8f747f4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/840x473!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fb3%2Fcc%2F4e9863ac4a2da4b444b03dd17fc1%2Fhydrate-gettyimages-658408448.jpg\" alt=\"woman drinking water from a glass\" \/> <\/picture>\n<div class=\"Figure-infoWrap\">\n<div class=\"Figure-credit\">Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s a simple daily habit that\u2019s easy to forget: Drink water regularly!<b>\u00a0<\/b>Dehydration can impact the body and the brain in as little as two hours, explains Krystal L. Culler, founder of the\u00a0<u><a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvirtualbrainhealthcenter.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544371038%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=fAJABRnmBOjKxYjZyDbGoUdWLMVk9HqrLeZqL9I3IFw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Virtual Brain Health Center<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0The brain is about 75 percent water, and when it becomes dehydrated its ability to function can be impacted \u2014 \u00a0leading to loss of focus, attention, memory and mental clarity, not to mention low mood, headaches, fatigue and sleep issues.\u00a0\u201cKeeping our brains properly fueled and\u00a0hydrated\u00a0is critical for our overall health and wellness, including our mood,\u201d says Culler.\u00a0She recommends drinking around eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day \u2014 but the amount will vary depending on how active you are, what medications you are taking and other health conditions. Carrying a reusable water bottle with you while you\u2019re out and about, adding fresh fruit to water, and drinking caffeine-free herbal tea are other good ways to ensure you stay hydrated throughout the day.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Tweak your diet\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-alignment=\"right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/56f8a3c\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/format\/webp\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F46%2F9d%2Fab9cb45742538d0fe459b4c6b4d4%2Fdiet-gettyimages-1214831837.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/c539cd1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F46%2F9d%2Fab9cb45742538d0fe459b4c6b4d4%2Fdiet-gettyimages-1214831837.jpg 2x\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" title=\"Friends making a healthy meal\" src=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/a1a1ebf\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/840x473!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F46%2F9d%2Fab9cb45742538d0fe459b4c6b4d4%2Fdiet-gettyimages-1214831837.jpg\" alt=\"friends making a healthy meal together\" \/> <\/picture>\n<div class=\"Figure-infoWrap\">\n<div class=\"Figure-credit\">Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Changing your daily eating habits doesn\u2019t need to be drastic; even small incremental changes can have a big impact as we age. If you haven\u2019t already cut back on processed foods that contain pro-inflammatory omega-6 oils, refined grains and added sugars, now is the time. \u201cThese are some of the foods most responsible for weight gain and insulin resistance,\u201d says\u00a0<u><a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjillbrownfitness.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544381032%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=oySTDxf1LPtPkGJPfZpxWfYHT2Q26uwYorPXQ3aBnjA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Jill Brown<\/a><\/u>, a fitness and nutrition coach.\u00a0Integrative Nutrition health coach\u00a0<a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthybylianna.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544381032%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=X7ArA%2BnSnU%2BCJ%2B5R53WsLnUVF0fGOXpkGuG3Hd%2FLbzk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Lianna Nielsen<\/a>\u00a0agrees that cutting back on sugar and foods that behave like sugar \u2014 such as simple processed carbs \u2014 is the one diet change that would make the most impact for women age 40-plus. \u201cSugar causes inflammation, which is the root cause of all illness, so reducing it also reduces our risk for developing a number of different diseases, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Since our bones can become weaker as we get older, adding more calcium-rich foods \u2014 such as cheese and yogurt, canned salmon with bones, fortified almond milk, broccoli, chia seeds and almonds \u2014 to our diets is critical, says dietician\/nutritionist\u00a0<u><a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbetterthandieting.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544381032%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=V2dNGUrW1%2Fzt%2FzL6Q4rYsH4JHoJPsSJTscz%2Fx3ZDGEk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Bonnie Taub-Dix<\/a><\/u>. And since heart disease is a leading killer of women, she\u2019s a big proponent of making sure you\u2019re eating heart-healthy fats like olive oils, nuts and avocados.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Connect with friends, family and acquaintances\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-alignment=\"right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/7b2c7e9\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/format\/webp\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fa6%2F24%2F3fe95a17499a9c7dd2659930fef8%2Fconnections-gettyimages-1209969659-800.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/59ef5ed\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fa6%2F24%2F3fe95a17499a9c7dd2659930fef8%2Fconnections-gettyimages-1209969659-800.jpg 2x\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" title=\"Adult woman and senior mother talking on front porch\" src=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/18a8f84\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/840x473!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fa6%2F24%2F3fe95a17499a9c7dd2659930fef8%2Fconnections-gettyimages-1209969659-800.jpg\" alt=\"woman and mother hugging on front porch\" \/> <\/picture>\n<div class=\"Figure-infoWrap\">\n<div class=\"Figure-credit\">Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Multiple studies show that people with close social ties live longer, and that\u00a0social isolation is connected to a wide variety of health issues, including depression, heart disease, substance abuse and cancer.\u00a0That\u2019s why licensed psychologist and certified elite personal trainer\u00a0<a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrexelbert.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544391032%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=Jo9ZMiZnTXKv84kUUhH4%2Bh6A49o9kfQYOTWhVdWGxH8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Renee Exelbert<\/a>\u00a0says that for your overall well-being it is essential to put time and effort into building social connections and relationships. That can be as simple as calling or texting a friend or family member daily or having a regular ZOOM happy hour with your girlfriends. \u201cFriendships boost our confidence, reduce our stress and help us interact with the world and grow,\u201d says Exelbert.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Get your z\u2019s\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-alignment=\"right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/96f8fec\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/format\/webp\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fef%2Ff5%2F053a0c9f4d0799c9fbf266239044%2Fsleep-offset-908098.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/d9f17a7\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fef%2Ff5%2F053a0c9f4d0799c9fbf266239044%2Fsleep-offset-908098.jpg 2x\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" title=\"Woman with eye mask sleeping in bedroom, Chorzow, slaskie, Poland \" src=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/c866a5d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/840x473!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2Fef%2Ff5%2F053a0c9f4d0799c9fbf266239044%2Fsleep-offset-908098.jpg\" alt=\"woman sleeping with an eye mask on\" \/> <\/picture>\n<div class=\"Figure-infoWrap\">\n<div class=\"Figure-credit\">Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>All of the experts we talked to ranked a good night\u2019s sleep high on their list of the most important daily habits for overall well-being and disease prevention. Sleep wellness coach\u00a0<u><a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkalisleepcoach.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544401023%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=Wbc%2FJfhGaQTEaU0DaAN5liscdXvMdfCLPzoen0LX4O4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Kali Patrick<\/a><\/u>\u00a0says that the quality of the sleep that we get during midlife can have a long-term influence on cognitive function. \u201cImproving our sleep doesn&#8217;t just make us feel and function better during our busy days and help reduce the likelihood of longer-term physical and mental health issues like heart disease, stroke, diabetes\/obesity and anxiety\/depression, it also helps to keep our mind sharp in our later years.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Patrick recommends that women get seven to nine hours of sleep each night, and that in addition to good sleep hygiene (quiet and dark environment, regular schedule, meal timing, etc.) and addressing underlying health issues like sleep apnea, women should also consider things like burnout, which can contribute to trouble sleeping. \u201cThe health risks of burnout are wide-ranging and numerous, [including] cognitive and sleep disturbances,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Meditate<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-alignment=\"right\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/5b8e3a0\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/format\/webp\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F84%2F3e%2F8a8ee37d42339bf83fcb9e51ed64%2Fmeditate-gettyimages-954596030.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/374c89f\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/1680x946!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F84%2F3e%2F8a8ee37d42339bf83fcb9e51ed64%2Fmeditate-gettyimages-954596030.jpg 2x\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" title=\"Beginning my day with meditation\" src=\"https:\/\/aarp-content.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/c3dc1c6\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/800x450+0+0\/resize\/840x473!\/quality\/75\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcontent%2F84%2F3e%2F8a8ee37d42339bf83fcb9e51ed64%2Fmeditate-gettyimages-954596030.jpg\" alt=\"woman beginning her day by meditating in her bedroom\" \/> <\/picture>\n<div class=\"Figure-infoWrap\">\n<div class=\"Figure-credit\">Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What\u2019s one thing you can do every day that is\u00a0<u><a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpmc%2Farticles%2FPMC3004979%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544411013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=CKC37ZogVvXHw44STqj5%2FH%2Fz5oBL6%2FdxtlKQvfjNzvU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">scientifically proven<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to decrease physical signs of aging, keep the mind sharp and increase longevity? Meditate! \u201cMeditation offers a great way to detangle from life\u2019s internal and external stressors so you can feel more centered and relaxed,\u201d says Kelly Page, a certified health coach and meditation teacher.\u00a0If you\u2019re new to the practice, Paul Harrison, a meditation teacher and the founder of The Daily Meditation (<a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedailymeditation.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544411013%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=RzhiK2n%2FWrg8MJTpb%2F7UyfYEYfOhKqKznj8G4y69GgI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">thedailymeditation.com<\/a>), suggests starting with anapanasati (mindful breathing).\u00a0His\u00a0step-by-step guide to the practice\u00a0<u><a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wikihow.com%2FPractice-Breath-Meditation-(Anapanasati)&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544421007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=%2Br8eqshcreHcCSgloFBRHoS3%2FCRic1mpbA%2FEEWp6S8E%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">can be found here<\/a><\/u>. And apps like\u00a0<u><a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fheadspace.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544421007%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=7saK1%2FTY2afxM8Utj2WGnb1qdtnVTLZWJbRwbQ0KI%2B8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Headspace<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"Link \" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenpercent.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Csemling%40aarp.org%7Cd07ad3634efb4aa50d5a08d87abc4a3f%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C637394296544431001%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=QCZm8onuftRQ6KGryOB6f735dGcCB3y9tbXXesn7DR4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Ten Percent Happier<\/a>\u00a0make it easy to incorporate a regular meditation routine into your day with a wide variety of practices and teachers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6 Daily Habits for Your Healthiest Self Ever By Sacha Cohen It\u2019s amazing how little habits can add up. 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