Your attitude matters. Seniors who maintain a "glass is half-full" perspective live an average of 7.5 years longer than those who don't. Happiness actually tends to increase with age as long as you stay proactive about your health. 3. Practice Mindfulness
In his book , developmental molecular biologist Dr. John Medina explores the science of keeping your mind vital and sharp as you get older. Brain rules for aging well : 10 principles for ...
Social connections act like "brain vitamins". Staying socially active can reduce cognitive decline by up to 70%. Medina suggests making friends of all ages—including children—to keep your emotional and social brain engaged. 2. Choose Optimism Your attitude matters