Our bodies do not age gradually; instead, they have three distinct acceleration periods. A research article published by Harvard scholars in the U.S. analyzed plasma protein samples from 4,263 individuals aged 18-95. The study found that the levels of over 3,000 different proteins showed significant changes at the ages of 34, 60, and 78, corresponding to the peaks of accelerated aging.

After the age of 34, muscle mass begins to decline, fat increases, and waist circumference expands. If diet is not controlled, blood sugar and blood lipid levels start to rise. If you experience high stress, smoke, drink alcohol, or stay up late, blood pressure will also increase, potentially laying the groundwork for future cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

So take advantage of your youth at this age to develop the habit of exercising, increasing muscle volume, and maintaining youthful vitality.

Of course, it's essential to quit bad habits like smoking, drinking, and staying up late. Research suggests that after 10 years of quitting smoking, the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke drops to the average level of non-smokers. Comparing light drinking to heavy alcohol abuse, mortality rates decrease by 50% after the age of 60.

At the age of 60, the body's various metabolic functions deteriorate rapidly. If your blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipid levels were not well-controlled in the past, this is a high-risk period for heart attacks, strokes, and cerebral hemorrhages. Long-term damage from chronic inflammatory factors and a decline in immune function also make it a high-risk period for tumors. Navigating this 3-5 year period smoothly will lead to increasingly better feelings.

First, undergo annual health check-ups to detect chronic diseases early, adjust blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, and other physiological and biochemical indicators, and maintain a stable internal environment. At this stage, you don't need to consume as much high-sugar, high-fat food as when you were younger, as unused energy becomes a burden. Increase the intake of high-quality protein foods and various fresh vegetables. A study on 5,000 elderly individuals found that eating 8 different types of vegetables and fruits daily reduces the mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases by 28%.

By the age of 60, muscle strength and volume may be only one-third of what they were at 30, making appropriate exercise very important. Data from Harvard University shows that 150 minutes of exercise per week can reduce all-cause mortality in the elderly by 30%, and can also significantly delay the decline in cognitive function.

After the age of 78, it is the last accelerated phase of aging, with the most significant decline in various physiological functions. Once this stage is passed, the body gradually adapts after the age of 80, and the rate of decline in physical functions tends to level off. Elderly people often have difficulty falling asleep and experience early awakenings with sleep interruptions. Therefore, it is recommended that elderly individuals go to bed before 10 p.m. each night and use sleep aids appropriately. Sleeping less than 6 hours per day increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by 60%.

Anxiety, depression, and loneliness increase. Research shows that long-term negative emotions are more likely to lead to cognitive dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease, and other issues. There is also a decline in immune function. It is advisable to participate in social gatherings as much as possible, cultivate personal hobbies, read books, stay informed about social hot topics, and avoid disconnecting from society, as these are common characteristics of long-living individuals.

Understanding these patterns and making corresponding adjustments, we sing the song suitable for the mountain we are on. With a positive mindset and a healthy lifestyle, we cannot control the outcome, but we can control the process. Doing well and enjoying the present moment is what matters most.