Moses Dixon's Blog

There are numerous reasons to incorporate active habits into your daily lifestyle. In addition to what we already know, studies are now confirming that as we age, the fight against Father Time can be aided by exercise. It also makes us more powerful. Older adults who regularly participate in aerobic activities, such as running, have better horsepower than sedentary adults, meaning they get more bang for the buck with every step. Much like a vehicle, our fuel economy runs at a higher quality as we age if we take care of the engine. 

There is a reason that the Fountain of Youth is so desirable. When it comes to our health, everybody wishes they could pause the clock or turn back time. Aging is both a blessing and a curse. It instills us with invaluable wisdom while also aging the body. The result is a mental age that doesn’t match the physical one. According to a New York Times survey, the majority of people over 50 said they felt at least ten years younger than their age. In the older groups, the gap is more expansive, with ⅓ of people between 65 and 74 feeling 10 to 19 years younger on the inside, and ⅙ of people 75 and older feeling 20 years younger.

Many people wonder how it is possible to look at two individuals with the same birth date but who look vastly different in age. A combination of factors causes this. Our biological age refers to the state of our internal organs, heart health, immune system, and genetics overall, which can make us look anywhere from 30 to 60 years apart. Science has proven there is a direct link between our internal health with our external appearance. The other influence on how rapidly we age has to do with environmental factors and the choices we make in our daily lives.

It would be an understatement to say that these are unprecedented times. The last time the world experienced a pandemic such as the Spanish Flu, the number affected was approximately 500 million people over two years. To date, COVID has infected over 77 million people in half that time. Among those at the highest risk include people with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and severe obesity. In addition, the elderly are at risk because of weakened immune systems and underlying health issues that come with the aging process.

The one thing that people wish for is the ability to turn back the clock, especially when it comes to the aging process. The beauty and cosmetology industries are well aware of this, and they are constantly promoting the next great idea to guarantee a revolutionary new formula with a new secret ingredient that has shown results practically overnight.