From Fortune:

Amy Hardison, 64, ranks number five in the Rejuvenation Olympics, a global online longevity game ranking about 4,000 participants’ pace of aging. She’s slowing her pace of aging, according to epigenetic DNA tests, and is aging at a rate of 0.74 of a year for every chronological year.

Hardison has taken part in a supplement trial that has landed her at the top of the Rejuvenation Olympics leaderboard. Despite her hesitations about taking vitamins and supplements, she’s placed among biohacking elites like Bryan Johnson and Peter Diamandis.

The key to Hardison’s longevity is her view on aging, which she credits to her focus on connection as a mother of four and grandmother to 11. She sees aging as wisdom, cherishing the experience of life and the perspective that comes from being older.

Research suggests that thinking positively about aging can influence health outcomes. Having a hopeful attitude can lower the risk of heart disease and maintain strong brain function. Hardison stays engaged and curious to maintain that positive mindset.

Hardison maintains a healthy diet and regularly exercises by swimming or using an elliptical bike for an hour daily. She prefers her cooking to others and stays away from highly processed foods to reduce the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease.

She takes wellness trends in stride and sticks with the basics. Hardison recommends finding habits you enjoy and learning to love them, making them a choice and not a chore.

Time with her children is precious for Hardison. Investing in close relationships is essential, as it reduces the risk of developing dementia and chronic conditions that lead to an earlier death. Prioritizing connection and community is essential for healthy aging.



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