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Dr. Stephanie Rogers says the healthiest older adults—those in their 70s, 80s and 90s—avoid getting too comfortable and instead regularly introduce small, manageable stresses to physical, cognitive and social activities to keep the body adapting, improving balance and happiness as we age.
A geriatrician says the healthiest people in their 80s and 90s avoid comfort and continually challenge their bodies and brains—through varied exercise, new movements, and learning new skills or languages. This hormesis-based approach can build resilience and may slow cognitive decline, but most evidence still supports regular exercise, healthy eating, and maintaining a healthy weight as the core longevity strategies.
A geriatrician says aging healthfully hinges on hormesis—the body’s adaptive response to moderate stress—by gently challenging the body and mind. Vary exercise, try new activities, and seek new social or cognitive experiences to boost resilience and maintain health as you age.
Hormesis, the concept of exposing the body to low-level stressors, has gained attention for its positive effects on health. These stressors, such as exercise, dietary restrictions, and exposure to cold and heat, can boost cellular resistance, enhance metabolic health, strengthen the immune system, and safeguard the nervous system. Activating hormesis involves engaging in physical activity, intermittent fasting, heat and cold exposure, and consuming phytochemical-rich foods.