recent Stanford study on longevity<\/a> finds in your early 40s and early 60s, we undergo biological changes that can age us faster.<\/p>\n“We want to make sure we are in the best position possible when we hit those ages so we have some resilience,” said UCLA Geriatric expert Dr. David Lee.<\/p>\n
He recommends that in our 40s, we should focus on heart health. Cut out smoking and drinking, eat well and exercise.<\/p>\n
By the time you hit your 60s, you want to be prepared for the next big hit, which could impact your brain.<\/p>\n
“There’s this concept in geriatrics called cognitive reserve,” said Lee.<\/p>\n
Building cognitive reserves helps stave off Alzheimer’s disease. Lee said the trick is to keep learning.<\/p>\n
At 54, Martinez got a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
“I adore my children, and I want to show them that you can do whatever you want. It doesn’t matter your age,” she said.<\/p>\n
But even if you ate poorly and drank a lot of alcohol in your 40s and became really sedentary in your 60s, Lee says the human body is resilient and like Martinez has taught us, it is never too late to make those healthy changes.<\/p>\n
“I always want to do something else. If you can move, you should do it!” Martinez said.<\/p>\n
What drives Martinez is living with purpose and joy.<\/p>\n
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