“Aging gracefully” has become a rallying cry among women who embrace gray hair as natural part of aging. But what exactly does that entail and what steps can be taken to embrace this natural process?
Experts agree that staying positive and having fun when it comes to gray hair can be the key to an enjoyable journey. Leveraging it as an opportunity can change perceptions about older women while combatting stereotypes associated with ageing. Join the Gray Hair Don’t Care movement: an ever-expanding online and in-person sisterhood fighting anti-aging standards in our society!
Keep in mind that genetic predispositions cannot be changed when it comes to your aging process, but many other aspects can be managed, including diet, exercise and preventive healthcare. Being socially connected may also improve immune function and cognitive performance while prolonging lifespan.
Integrative physicians believe that your mental state, including a sense of purpose and optimism, has an impactful effect on longevity. Maintaining an open mindset while exploring passions and finding new experiences may keep you feeling youthful even in later years.