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7 Subjective Longevity Markers to Track (and Fix)

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A few weeks ago, I went over   7 of the most important longevity biomarkers  to track. Today, I’m shifting gears a bit. The theme remains longevity markers, but the markers I’ll discuss today are subjective, logistical,   and  psychological   ones. A couple involve physical sense but you can’t measure these with a blood draw or a lab scan. The only way to assess your standing is through some genuine self-experiment and honest soul-searching. Or by, in one case, running a mile. So, as you read through today’s list, keep that in mind. Where do you stand—truly? Do any of these apply to you? Number of years aside, what do you really want your longevity gains to look like, feel like?  What changes are you willing to commit to now that will make this a more probable reality—to live longer and live more while doing it? Here are a few markers to start with. Let’s have at it…. A Mile Run at Age 50 I’ve extolled the   virtues of the mile run   before. It’s a nice blend of stamina and intens

Honeymoon: Part Three

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This post is sponsored by Princess Cruises and SheKnows Media. Don’t miss part one and part two ! Our final port of call was the famous Cabo San Lucas, a destination I have always wanted to visit. We had arrived in Cabo during the night, so our excursion began early in the morning. We were only in Cabo until 1:00pm because we had to cruise all the way back to Los Angeles in only one day. Quick little breakfast and we were off! We booked all of our trips through Princess Cruises , and they had some great recommendations. We chose a Luxury Day Sail. We boarded a 50-foot sailboat and hugged the coastline through the Sea of Cortés. Again, the scenery was just stunning! Lover’s Beach! Our guide, Pepe, surprised us with a cute bento box filled with snacks –cilantro grilled shrimp and chips and guac! It was early, but this still tasted great for a yummy second breakfast. Our destination was this pretty cove for some swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. In contrast – L