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Top 8 ways to lower your RealAge

Find out how to live younger and feel your best.

Jan, 2026
LearnActive livingTop 8 ways to lower your RealAge
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Move more
Watch your numbers
Eat a healthy diet
Manage stress
Develop a positive outlook
Work out
Sleep on it
Quit smoking

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What if you could grow younger simply by making—and sticking to—certain lifestyle changes? It’s possible. No, you literally can't go from 40 back to 30, but making moves like getting in better shape and eating a well-rounded, nutritious diet can lower your RealAge, or the true age of your body based on your level of health. Even little tweaks to your everyday habits can make a big difference.

The following changes can have a major impact on your RealAge. Learn why, plus how many years they’ll help turn back the clock.

Written byMichael Gollust.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.November, 2024

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