The Most Overlooked Key to Vitality

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Issue #4   I   November 25th, 2024 Photography by David Harry Stewart           Welcome back to The Mindset by Super Age. Let’s be clear: anti-aging is BS. It's insulting, reductive, and dismissive of everything that makes life rich and meaningful. I'm here to Super Age: to make choices that allow me to live longer, healthier, and happier. Being alive means we're aging, which goes for all ages, from 5 to 95. To be anti-aging is to discount and denigrate our lived experience, whereas to Super Age is to build on who we are, whatever age we are at, and make our future spectacular. Fact: Conservatively, seventy percent of our health outcomes are under our control. To Super Age is to use that seventy percent wisely, with a vision of what life in the future could be. The number one factor in how we take care of ourselves is our mindset. Optimistic people take action to create a better future for themselves.  Imagine what a great next five, ten, or thirty years could look like for you. Imagine them as the most extraordinary years you’ve ever lived, without limiting your imagination. What does that look like for you? Write it down. That’s how we Super Age, by first allowing the possibility of a great life to enter our minds.  Let’s do this together and share the journey. Life is wonderful. Let’s make it the best we can.         The Long Game: Insights From The Edge of What’s Possible   Have You Heard of Foot Core? No, not the fetish—the strength exercises. We press four to six times our body weight through our feet when we walk and 11 times our body weight when we run. According to Jay Dicharry, director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia, our big toes are an overlooked key to vitality, responsible for 80 percent of the stability in our feet. In other words, think of your big toe as one of the unsung heroes of fitness. Studies have shown that maintaining foot muscle strength, especially big toe mobility, is essential for balance and overall body stability. Simple exercises, like moving your big toe up while keeping other toes down, can improve toe strength and mobility. Add a quick session to your daily routine to keep your foundation strong—one small step toward strong foot core strength!     Do This When You Can’t Fall Back to Sleep Reset your nervous system. This breathing technique taps into your parasympathetic nervous system—the calming part of your body’s nervous system. Give it a try: extend your exhale longer than your inhale. This activates the vagus nerve, which connects your brain to many major organs from the crown of your head down your spine, helping to soothe and reset your body naturally. Choose a count that feels right to you—say, five on the inhale and 10 on the exhale. Breathe in slowly, counting down five, four, three, two, one. Then, breathe out even more slowly, counting ten, nine, eight… all the way down. Repeat and restore.     The Remarkable Health Perks of Night Sex Move aside chamomile tea and lavender sprays, this is a healthier nighttime ritual. According to a new Health Psychology study, those who enjoy some after-dark fun get better sleep, experience lower blood pressure, and wake up less stressed. And yes, the results held true for both men and women (also, of the 66,181 nighttime “observations” studied, there were only 6,083 (9%) reports of sex… something to unpack in another newsletter!). The real kicker? The benefits of sex on sleep, cardiovascular health, and stress build up over time, making pillow play the ultimate wellness practice. So, if you’re serious about feeling good from the inside out, consider trading your late-night scroll for more quality time between the sheets.     Could You Climb Everest? Have you heard of the Everesting Challenge? It’s inspired by the Japanese concept of misogi—a purification ritual that, in its modern form, involves pushing your mental and physical limits to uncover untapped potential. Friends Jesse Itzler and Marc Hodulich applied this idea to see not how far they could run but how far up! “Everesting” challenges people to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest (29,032 feet) without leaving home.  This feat isn’t for everyone. Even the most highly trained endurance athletes encounter the brink of their capacity. Mentally exhausting in its repetition, Everesting requires not just physical stamina but an unrelenting resolve to keep going. Yet, what it reveals about the human spirit is inspiring: resilience, focus, and the ability to surpass what seems impossible. You don’t need to tackle a full climb to channel the spirit of Everesting—try hill repeats or stair climbs to boost stamina and mental grit. How far up can you go?       Photography by Soneva Soul Destination Inspiration For the intrepid and wellness-wise among us, Soneva Soul is the ultimate retreat—a hidden oasis in the Maldives where luxury meets mindful healing. Think sunrise meditations, ice baths, Ayurvedic therapies, and pristine lagoons. This is the place for those ready to dive into a world where wellness, wonder, tradition and science entwine.     Photography by Terry Granger Recipe of the Week This Stuffed Acorn Squash is as beautiful as it is nourishing. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and a dash of protein, this recipe supports healthy digestion to counter post-feast fatigue. Roasted to golden perfection and fill with a savory, herby mix of quinoa, mushrooms, and cranberries—it’s a plant-powered dish that delivers on flavor while adding a powerful wellness boost to your holiday table.     Photography by Manuscripts Press A Must-Read Heart health is about more than cholesterol counts and stress tests. Just One Heart offers a unique look at heart health that’s as much about joy and purpose as it is about medicine. Written by leading cardiologist Jonathan Fisher, this book is for anyone wanting to level up their knowledge of holistic heart care.             Were you forwarded this email? Sign up here We want to hear from you! How can we help you Super Age? Reply to this email and tell us what you want to read about. This issue of Super Age was written, edited, and produced by David Stewart and Heather Hurlock. Privacy & Terms | Contact | Partner With Us 3419 Via Lido, #657 Newport Beach, CA 92663     Unsubscribe