Aging is a natural process that is unavoidable despite all our best and desperate efforts. There are many perks to aging like wisdom, crystallized knowledge and moreover, the earned respect that can only be unlocked with age. However, there are also some very noticeable traits that become more evident as one ages, like fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. While we may hate these traits, they happen as a natural course of life. As Benjamin Franklin so eloquently put, “we get old too soon and wise too late.”

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying life. Mental and physical health has a lot to do with how we manifest signs of age. By finding the right balance, you can even slow the course of aging. There are many things you could do to stay sharp and active. Physical exercise, a balanced diet, and taking good care of your mental health, all play a major role in slowing down the aging process. Aging is natural. The sooner we accept that, the more graceful...