Ever since man figured out that aging wasn’t all that hot, we’ve been trying to figure out how to stay young. From Ponce de Leon to the snake oil salesman of yore, people have hungrily searched for the fountain of life. You’ll find a million theories out there, but so far, no one has really discovered how to stop the aging process entirely. The Official Anti-Aging Revolution by Drs. Klatz and Goldman is the latest in a long line of books that promise to help you at least slow the aging process, but is it any good? Let’s find out!

The first section starts off well, with theories on aging and a discussion on the parts of our bodies that stop functioning properly as we age. This was a very interesting section and had a lot to share. While it’s hard to enjoy reading about how your body is slowly going into decline, the authors did a good job of laying out their information here.

The next section was a little disappointing, and covered the newer hormones that are in use to help delay aging. This is an area where there is still not enough research to prove anything. As major league sports move to ban human growth hormone, more attention is being given to these supposed wonder drugs. We would have liked to have seen more of a discussion on their side effects and less touting of these hormones as the answer to all of our problems. Until long term studies are done, they are just not reliable.

The third section redeemed the book a little and went into a discussion on the various supplements that can assist your body in keeping healthy and fit. We appreciated the mention of amino acids and overall, this was very interesting reading. They covered a lot of vitamins and minerals that are very important in keeping our bodily functions operating as they should and a lot of people should be able to benefit from this.

Longevity through Lifestyle was also very useful and covered different changes you can make in the way that you live your life to ensure that you’re around to enjoy it longer. Again, there was verifiable information in there that everyone can put to good use. The book closes with a section on putting everything together as well as the author’s personal thoughts on the aging process. The included longevity test was fun to take and very interesting.

Overall, if you skip the third section, this is a great book. You’ll be able to take away a lot of good information, but it is important to note that aging is something we all have to go through. Whether we do it gracefully is up to us and the way we keep up our bodies. There is no miracle cure for aging, but you can get through it a lot easier when you’ve got the right diet, supplements and outlook.

1. Stop Smoking

If you smoke or chew tobacco, one of the best ways to improve the health of your heart is to quit. There is no healthy amount of smoking and no way to be a “healthier smoker” even with smokeless tobacco or light cigarettes. Dubbing cigarettes “light” is just the cigarette company’s way of targeting conscious but un-informed smokers and making them believe they are being healthier, but they are not. Especially if you have heart disease in your family, quitting it the best thing you can do for yourself.

2. Exercise

Exercise is one of the best ways to improve the heart. Especially cardiovascular exercise will improve the condition of your heart. Regular physical activity including jogging, running, swimming, tennis, basketball or other activities that raise your heart rate, all can reduce your risk of a heart attack or other heart diseases by nearly 25%. This is a very significant reduction in risk.

3. Eat “your heart-out”

But in a good way. A heart healthy diet is very important for cardiovascular health. In fact, just eating a good diet can lead to lower blood pressure and can help lower your risk for heart disease. The best foods to eat for your heart are antioxidant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy products, and legumes. Eating foods that are nutrient rich means foods that aren’t necessarily high in calories, but have excellent sources of nutrients. It is also important to avoid certain foods. Especially ones that are high in trans or saturated fats. These clog the arteries.

4. Stay Slim

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for heart health. Obesity seriously increases your risk of heart disease. Following the steps above will help you maintain a healthy body weight. Consult a physician about weight loss if need be. It’s working for Weight Ladder.

5. Get checkups

Even though I’m afraid of doctors, I recognize that regular checkups are important for making sure you are staying on track with your health. The most important things to have checked regularly are blood pressure and cholesterol. These are two indicative signs of your heart health. Schedule appointments with your doctor every six to twelve months to help ensure that you are of good health.

If you follow all the above you will be putting yourself in position to live a longer life.

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