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Okay, so the moves may be questionable 😭 but the science behind this isn’t.
One of the most fascinating findings in healthy aging research came from Yale researchers who found that people with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived on average 7.5 years longer than those with more negative beliefs about growing older.
And it makes sense when you think about it.
If we expect aging to mean inevitable decline, frailty and limitation, we may unconsciously begin living that way earlier than we need to.
But when we maintain an optimistic and capable mindset about later life, it can shape our behaviours, expectations and even physical health outcomes.
That doesn’t mean pretending aging doesn’t exist.
It means refusing to accept the idea that life inevitably becomes smaller, weaker and less joyful simply because the years are passing.
#AgeWell #Longevity #MindsetMatters #positiveaging
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Okay, so the moves may be questionable 😭 but the science behind this isn’t.
One of the most fascinating findings in healthy aging research came from Yale researchers who found that people with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived on average 7.5 years longer than those with more negative beliefs about growing older.
And it makes sense when you think about it.
If we expect aging to mean inevitable decline, frailty and limitation, we may unconsciously begin living that way earlier than we need to.
But when we maintain an optimistic and capable mindset about later life, it can shape our behaviours, expectations and even physical health outcomes.
That doesn’t mean pretending aging doesn’t exist.
It means refusing to accept the idea that life inevitably becomes smaller, weaker and less joyful simply because the years are passing.
#AgeWell #Longevity #MindsetMatters #positiveaging
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Let's keep it HONEST: I use affiliate links where available which means I earn a small commission on purchases made. This supports the channel at no extra cost to you.
MY TOP CATEGORIES:
⭐ SKINCARE ROUTINE (The products I use) → shopmy.us/collections/243245
⭐ HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS & TOOLS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
⭐ MY HAIR CARE ESSENTIALS → shopmy.us/shop/collections/3595892
⭐ MY BOOKS (I'm an author too!) → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written! 🎧
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👋 About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
✅ Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
📖 Read more articles & insights on my website: http://www.honest.scot
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Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
