Best Life: Following lifes essentials 8 could slow aging by 6 years [Video]

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Exercising and eating right are key factors in staying healthy. But the American Heart Association says it doesn’t stop there.

It says following certain lifestyle habits can not only improve your overall health but also slow your body’s aging by years.

“People are certainly interested in anything that can help you age more successfully,” said Tom LaRocca, PhD, Integrative Physiologist at the University of Colorado Boulder.

As people get older, some worry about how their outward appearance is changing. But doctors say thinking about what’s happening on the inside is crucial.

“Most of your physiological functions, the things that your body does, start to decline around age 30 or so,” said LaRocca, PhD.

A study by the American Heart Association identified eight essential lifestyle habits people should follow to maintain good health.

“Eating a generally healthy diet. So, lots of fruits and vegetables,” said Daniel …