This is what you should do now to reach 83 as Jane Fonda

At 83 (splendid) years, she continues to star on the covers of fashion magazines around the world, a scene in which, until recently, it was unthinkable to see 'a woman of her age' in all her splendor. As

as when, back in the 1960s, she led the marches against the Vietnam War or became, in the late 1970s, the muse of aerobics, Jane Fonda embodies like no one else that longed-for ideal of

, vital, energetic, and ailment-free

that we all dream of achieving.

An ideal that Vicente Mera, an expert in anti-aging medicine at SHA Wellness Clinic (L'Albir, Alicante), knows a lot about.

"The key is in the mind. When you are rested and relaxed, without inflammation -

due to accumulated toxins -, you have more energy and, therefore, perform better, which helps the rest of the body to work in balance ".

The secret lies in a word that, to our misfortune, defines a way of life diametrically opposed to that of our society: "Most long-lived people affirm that

is the main rule of conduct they have followed during their life. Moderation with everything, even with one's own moderation. "

Having ruled out an unlikely pact with the devil, the question is: How much lifestyle, how much genetics and how much status (social and economic) after his amazing way of aging? "

and the proactivity we have towards prevention in our health. When one implements a healthy lifestyle, which involves physical exercise routines, individualized nutrition and guided by professionals with restorative rest, genetics will appreciate it ", explains César Montiel, member of the Neolife medical team.

Dr. Mera also points out the importance of the genetic factor: "Genetic information is the basis. We have three ages: chronological, which cannot be changed; appearance, that is, physical appearance; and, finally, biological. , which is what reveals the

, which are repetitive sections of DNA located at the end of chromosomes. "

Telomeres, he explains, "protect chromosomes from damage, which has been compared to the way the tips of shoelaces protect them from fraying."

Its length is associated with aging and the development of some diseases such as cancer or diabetes.

2As we age, telomeres

until cells die or become malignant. "

Measuring them, then, is the most effective way to obtain accurate information about our aging process, since "50% of its length depends on our lifestyle.

,

,

, among many other factors, shorten them ".

Diet, exercise, stress, sleep and control of toxins

are, according to this specialist that people from all over the planet turn to in search of a healthy old age physically and mentally, "the five habits that we can control, looking for the

".

How?

"Applying common sense. Taking a healthy nutrition in quantity and quality, rich in antioxidants; practicing constant and moderate physical exercise (according to cardio-respiratory capacity); controlling stress and optimizing rest and sleep".

To obtain the maximum benefit that they can provide us, Dr. Montiel recommends "using dynamic and fun routines that motivate us towards the achievement of a clear objective, since it is more than demonstrated that a

, including humor, gratitude and adaptability, we it helps to live longer and, if we add the discipline of a routine to these, success is guaranteed. "

Although, it cannot be denied, having a greater purchasing power always helps, Mera argues that, when you know how to lead a healthy lifestyle, "money is the least of it."

In this, as in almost everything, "there is no better investment than prevention and

, the better our old age will be."

The 'plus' that having Fonda's resources would give us access would be to "undergo genetic predisposition studies or hormonal balance therapies such as those we perform at SHA Wellness Clinic to improve your health."

Of course, Mera emphasizes the need to "not interfere with natural processes. It is not about leading a monastery life, the important thing is to maintain limits to achieve the final goal, which is to

. Try to improve nature is often an effort that achieves the opposite effect. "

FOOD, EXERCISE AND REST

But let's get down to the detail.

How should we eat to reach that golden age with our best possible version (not Jane's)?

"Nutrition is undoubtedly the cornerstone; we are what we eat. If we start by changing the quantity and quality of what we eat, we will notice a significant change," says this doctor from Sha Wellness.

His first advice, exclude (or minimize) from our shopping list: "Sugar, salt, fatty foods, meat, spicy, dairy and processed."

In his experience, if

are perfectly balanced, no supplement is necessary.

"However, in the event that we want to improve, some supplements would be necessary according to age, sex, lifestyle and environment of each such as: vitamins, energizers, antioxidants, sleep aids, relaxants, hormonal precursors , muscle stimulators or anti-aging products. "

For

, although they face many of the same health problems as men, "

more complicated and specific

" is often prescribed

.

The

, and preaches well with Fonda example, is crucial, as pointed out by

Dr. Montiel, "confesses actress, for her,

and no more to see it to understand that his form is the result of a lifetime of sports (for something she was the muse of aerobics in the 70s and 80s) ".

Despite the fact that, like many people his age, he has undergone several surgeries (hip and knee replacement), he strictly follows a training plan that allows him to continue feeling

in his daily life.

"He does

adapted to his age, practices

and also skiing."

What

(moderate)

on the way we age? "By doing so,

, affecting nitric oxide levels in blood vessels, leading to changes in cells. Both processes are important for cell aging, the ability to regenerate and, therefore, for healthy aging ", says Vicente Mera

As for

, it is more than proven that "sleeping well

especially cognitive (memory and attention), emotional (mood), muscular (energy and resistance) and digestive (appetite and intestinal transit)" . Also, "the physical aspect, by slowing down the effect of aging on the aforementioned functions".

Dr. Montiel, for his part, lists some basic tips to

.

"Eating dinner no later than 9:00 pm; sleeping in the dark; not using electronic devices at night; not turning on the light when going to the bathroom; trying to sleep at around 22 degrees and always going to bed at the same time are some of the guidelines that must be followed. Also, with age, if you could go to a specialist for the

at the right dose and time, it would close the circle and help us. "

HABITS THAT AGE

On the other side of the scale, where we are farthest from a golden age, is

that has "a clear impact on our quality of life and makes us age worse," says Dr. Mera.

In this sense, it reminds us that it is "a basic adaptive mechanism in mammals essential for survival, but whose high and sustained levels of glucocorticoids can pose a

".

It has been shown that "elevated cortisol levels in aging are associated with psychosocial stress, poorer cognitive performance, and atrophy of memory-related brain structures."

Likewise,

caused by stress has been linked "to insomnia, late depression, anxiety and cognitive decline."

Furthermore, "chronic inflammatory processes are implicated in various health complications associated with aging, such as atherosclerosis, insulin resistance, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome."

The consumption of

, according to César Montiel, is closely related to

: "It has been shown that an intake of 28 or more drinks per week (compared to one of up to seven) is associated with an increased risk of 33% of the sign of 'arcus coneae' (senile arch in eyelids) in women and 35% in men ".

Something similar happens with

.

"There are many studies that link the daily consumption of cigarettes in people between 15 and 30 years old to the acceleration of aging."

Conclusion?

The secret, beyond money - which also helps since it gives us access to treatments such as those offered in leading clinics such as Sha or Neolife - lies in our way of life.

"

" says Dr. Mera.

And you only have to look at Jane Fonda to realize it.

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