Yes, you can Science proves these simple tricks can stop the clock—and even rewind signs of aging!
Stay strong by slowing down Next time you’re carrying groceries, picking up the laundry hamper or putting the last of your holiday decorations away, try moving as slowly and smoothly as possible. University of Utah studies show using your muscles for just 10 minutes daily halts (and even reverses) muscle shrinkage, so long as the motions are smooth and deliberate instead of jerky or rushed. The result: You’ll boost strength by 60% in three months. OR SAVOR SCRAMBLED EGGS! Noshing on a protein-rich breakfast, like a two-egg omelet or Greek yogurt pancakes, stops muscle shrinkage in 72 hours and increases your strength by 25% in three months, suggests a study in The Journal of Nutrition. The reason? Protein fuels muscle growth more quickly and effectively if it’s eaten early in the day.
Couch time makes you feel 7 years younger! Permission to kick back and scroll through cheery memes or cute cat videos! Doing so for 20 minutes a day makes you feel seven years younger, sharper and more energetic. Scientists at California’s Loma Linda University say daily smiles and giggles stimulate the release of a hormone (BDNF) that revitalizes your nervous system for a head-to-toe youth boost.
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