 Issue #37 I March 27, 2025  Photography by Ron Lach   Welcome to The Mindset by Super Age. Today, we’re slowing down to speed up. Whether it’s brain-boosting intentional movement, easy longevity-backed meals, or skincare that works with time (not against it), we’re digging into the kind of daily rituals that quietly change the way you age. Plus: the surprising science of breakups and how to build a love that lasts.Let’s get into it!  Why Slow Movement is a Brain Booster You’ve probably heard that traditional Chinese exercises like Tai Chi and Qigong are good for you. They’re slow, graceful, and kind of meditative, sure, but are they really doing anything beyond helping you feel a little calmer or more flexible? Turns out something cool is happening deep under the hood. New research shows that traditional Chinese exercises like Tai Chi and Qigong significantly boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a key molecule that’s like Miracle-Gro for your brain. It helps grow new neurons, repair old ones, and keep your cognitive functions sharp as you age.   This Diet Doesn’t Age We know you’ve heard it before. Eat more plants. Cut the processed stuff. Hydrate, sleep, repeat. It’s the wellness advice equivalent of “back up your files.” Repetitive, necessary, unsexy, but critical to optimal function. But a new 30-year Harvard study just published in Nature Medicine offers one of the clearest, most comprehensive confirmations we’ve seen that how you eat in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s really does shape how you live (and feel) in your 70s and beyond. People who followed the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (think plant-forward with room for fish, dairy, and healthy fats) were 86% more likely to reach age 70 in good health—and more than twice as likely to still be thriving at 75. The researchers emphasized that there is no one-size-fits-all "healthy diet," but these six everyday foods can quietly change everything.   Skin Cylcing is the New Sunscreen—Don’t Skip it! Dr. Saranya Wyles—dermatologist and research chair at Mayo Clinic's Center for Aesthetic Medicine—offers a refreshing perspective on skincare that ditches outdated “anti-aging” language in favor of something much more aligned with the Super Age ethos: pro-longevity. Her real-world recommendations are all about conisstency, not perfection. One skin care secret she swears by is skin cycling—a rhythm-based approach to skincare that includes exfoliation one night, retinol another, and rest days in between. The result: less irritation, better absorption, and more joy in your routine.   Can You See a Breakup Coming? Science Says Yes You’ve probably heard the phrase “it didn’t happen overnight.” And when it comes to breakups, turns out that’s not just a comforting cliché—it’s science. A new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology followed over 11,000 people across Germany, Australia, the U.K., and the Netherlands for up to 21 years.  Thank you for reading this issue of The Mindset! We're delighted to have you as part of our growing Super Age community. We value your thoughts and would love to hear from you — just hit reply to share your feedback and any topics you're curious about! Discovered something Super Age worthy? Send it our way.   Were you forwarded this email? Sign up here  This issue of Super Age was written, edited, and produced by  Privacy & Terms | Contact | Partner With Us | Disclaimers |
Thursday, March 27, 2025
This Slow Movement Grows New Neurons and Repairs Old Ones
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