Growing old is something that most people wish they can do without having to go through major pain and loss of quality of life. People also want to hang on to their looks for a slong as possible. This article will provide many helpful tricks and tips in regards to aging and how to best manage your later years.

Learn a new language, play Sudoku, travel the world! These are all things that can help you stay younger longer. Challenging yourself mentally has been shown to keep your brain younger. Audit some classes at the local college or just start up a book club with your friends. Keep your brain active and engaged!

Keep your body hydrated to reduce the affects of aging on your skin. Our skin is one of the first things to show the signs of dehydration with sunken eyes and leathery skin. Keep up your water intake and make sure to eat foods that are high in water content like cucumbers and oranges.

Surround yourself with wonderful people. If you find that the people that you spend a majority of your time with are grouchy more often than they are happy, consider looking for a new group of friends to hang out with. Happiness is contagious and if you are surrounded by it, you are likely to be joyful as well.

While you are aging, be sure to maintain a balanced diet. Thinking about a balanced diet isn't just for your younger years. In fact, it is more important as you age. Make sure your body is getting the proper amount of fiber, vegetables, fruits, cholesterols and fats. Being proactive on this will help you keep up your health for a long time.

Take the time to be grateful for the things that you have in your life. Each day before you get out of bed, stop and think about at least five things that you are thankful for. This can be your heath, family, friends or any other little thing that you appreciate in life.

Shake up your life to lead a healthier one. Just because you're aging doesn't mean you can't shake things up, in fact it's healthy to do so. It stimulates your mind and keeps you physically active. This can help improve your mood, your fitness level and your overall health, so don't be afraid to take a step outside of your normal zone of comfort!

While it is probably something one would rather not think about as one ages, it can be beneficial to be aware of one's mortality. In what sense? The purpose of this is not to dwell on the “end”, but rather to make us realize that every day is important, and that life is a gift we should take advantage of in every capacity.

To summarize, you know that you cannot escape certain facts about getting old. However, as long as you follow good advice and look after yourself (and it's never too late to start)you can make the most out of your older years and enjoy them as much or more than you ever anticipated. Hopefully this will bring you much joy.