The physical effects of the aging process usually begin to be noticed at about age 40. We will have to find ways to slow them down or stop the ones we can. This article has some wonderful advice that you can start today, so that you do not have to deal with serious problems that may come up as you age.

Determine how much sleep your body needs a night and then make sure you get it. Lack of good regular sleep is a possible cause of premature aging. Just because you're getting older does not mean that you need less sleep. Our bodies function better when they have had a full nights sleep. Studies have shown that it is very hard to recover from a sleep deficit so keep to a pattern as much as possible.

Watch your caloric intake in order to slow down your aging. Overeating and obesity are linked with more health problems than can be listed here. Talk with your doctor about how many calories you should be taking in at your age, weight and fitness level and then stick to it.

When dealing with your aging, you need to stop focusing on the numbers. Far too many people focus almost exclusively on what the scale, calendar and various other metrics say to them. Don't dwell on those numbers, and instead focus your time and energy to doing fun things that you really enjoy.

These are excellent words of advice that can not only slow down some problems we deal with as we become older, but also completely stop some of them before we ever know they exist. Taking steps to remain healthy and happy during the golden years can never start too soon. Age really is just a number and should never define who you are, or determine how good you feel.