Exercise: Fountain of Youth or Myth? Here’s the Truth About Aging
SCIENTISTS HAVE DISCOVERED A FATTY SUBSTANCE called BMP that accumulates in our bodies as we age.
The good news?
Exercise, such as jogging or biking, can help lower your BMP levels.
Drops in BMP could slow the aging process.
Moreover, while resistance training is better for skin health, any exercise can be helpful.
Today, we’ll explore ways to incorporate physical activity into your daily life so that you can stay healthy as you age.
Why I Write Today
I am getting older.
Admittedly, that’s not the most profound thought I have had.
Still, the numbers are impressive: By 2050, there will be about 1.5 billion people worldwide who are 65 and older.
In the United States alone, more people will be over 65 than under 18 by 2035.
The World Is Aging
Much of the first world joins us in this graying.
