Aging well isn’t just about looking good.
Everyday choices play a big role in how we age, and one longevity doc says a few bad habits may seem harmless — but are actually having a real impact on your body.
The good news? You can still backtrack on these mistakes.
“Women in their 30s and 40s have something incredibly valuable that no supplement, drug or biohack can give them later: time,” Dr. Robin Berzin, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, told The Post.
Mistake #1: Sitting all day and thinking one workout cancels it out
The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, including two days for strength training — but that doesn’t mean you should sit around the other 23 hours after a workout.
Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day, which can age us faster by affecting heart health, body mass index, cholesterol and blood sugar.
A UC San Diego study published in February 2024 found that older women who sat more than 11 hours a day had a 57% higher risk of premature death than those who sat less than nine and a half hours a day.
Mistake #2: Chronically under-eating protein while over-exercising
Berzin recommends women stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead start thinking about muscle growth.
Mistake #2: Chronically under-eating protein while over-exercising
Berzin recommends women stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead start thinking about muscle growth.
Mistake #3: Treating alcohol like it’s neutral because it’s socially normal
“Drinking in moderation” is the rule of thumb when it comes to alcohol, but even social drinking can play a role in aging.
The body becomes more sensitive to alcohol with age, as lean body mass decreases and metabolism slows down, causing alcohol to stay in the system longer.
