Staving off the aging process could mean different things for different people. For some, it begins with protecting yourself from chronic ailments and living long enough to blow out a 100th candle on your birthday. For others, staying mentally sharp is a critical aspect of longevity. And while there is no real-life fountain of youth, certain foods offer skin-health benefits that just might be the next best thing. Research shows that diet—and other lifestyle factors—can play a big role in keeping you sharp, energetic and youthful. This special edition explores simple diet and lifestyle tweaks that can bolster your health and energy as you age. Inside you’ll find plenty of healthy-aging dinners that can be made in 25 minutes or less, a meal-plan designed to improve skin from the inside out, and tips for protecting your brain for years to come.
Anti-Aging • Stay Sharp, Energetic and Healthy
A Path to Healthful Aging • Research shows that diet—and other lifestyle factors—can play a big role in keeping you sharp, energetic and youthful. Read on to find out how to add years to your life, and life to your years.
A Long, Healthy Life • Staving off the aging process begins with protecting yourself from chronic ailments. Here are the secrets behind the science of living longer.
The Real Secrets to a Long Life • Surprise: The chance that you’ll be able to place the 100th candle on your birthday cake is mostly in your control. For real. Here’s how to stack the odds in your favor.
Living Longer on Healthy Soil • Just as you have a microbiome, the soil beneath your feet has one too. And promising new research suggests it may have a surprising influence on food and human wellness.
Eating for Your Genes • Nutrigenetics—that is, matching your diet to your DNA—is touted as the future of wellness and disease prevention. But do we all really need special, customized eating plans?
The Healthy Aging Diet • Eat more of these seven antioxidant-rich foods to help you live longer.
Power Your Mind • Staying sharp as you age is a key aspect of longevity. Eating nutrient-dense foods can protect your brain for years to come.
What to Feed Your Brain • Simple lessons from popular healthy diets can help prepare you for lifelong mental fitness.
How to Outpace a Stroke • Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. Fortunately, about 80% of them are preventable. Here are smart places to start.
Look on the Bright Side • A sunny outlook doesn’t just mean feeling happier in the present. Research has shown that optimism can help stave off disease and lead to a healthier, longer life.
Lasting Radiance • There might not be a fountain of youth, but these skin-care secrets can keep you looking great for years.
12 Foods for Younger-looking Skin • If you want beautiful skin, what you eat matters. Here are a dozen beauty foods to help keep your skin healthy, fight inflammation and keep aging at bay.
The Collagen Question • What it does—and are all those products worth it?
One Size Does Not Fit All • Your genes play a huge role in how your skin ages. Understanding the variations could make all the difference in maintaining a glowing complexion.
7-day Meal Plan for Glowing Skin • This weeklong meal plan incorporates foods that decrease inflammation while improving your skin from the inside out.
Active at Any Age • Getting older doesn’t have to sideline you. Here’s how you can bolster your energy levels and get moving.
Walk Away From Father Time • Regular exercise helps people age more slowly and live longer, healthier and more vigorous lives.
Frail Old Lady? No Way • 94-year-old gymnast Johanna Quaas (shown here) proves that the stereotype of the shuffling nonagenarian isn’t inevitable. Here,...
