The Secret to Aging

So, I was watching Dr. Oz this afternoon after a run at the YMCA, and he was sharing his prescription for aging well. To start his show, he introduced a couple of older gentlemen who were *much* older than they looked, one was 88 and looked about 70 and the other was 64 and looked 45. He asked both men, what is your secret to looking so young? Or, in other words, aging well? And both men started their answers with, "Love life..." Both men had found what they love doing in life and hobbies they loved, and spent their lives doing it. Then, they both said, "I have a great wife." They both had partners whom they loved sharing their lives with. The third thing on their lists? Eat veggies. So, while I was expecting some strange list of things to do or not to do, it boiled down to common sense things. 

1. Love life.

2. Spend your life with people you love.

3. Eat your veggies (and yes, they talked about restricting calories)

4. Get some cardo and strength exercise weekly (cardo 2-3 times a week, strength 2-3 times a week)

Then! He has some interesting little "experiments" to test yourself. 
First- how many push-ups can you do? 

Second- when you pinch (gently) the skin on your hand, how long does it take for the crease to disappear? This demonstrates the elasticity of your skin. 

So what's my point? There isn't a special secret to aging well! Just use your head: Eat well, Live well, and Love well!