Methylation issues increase with age, making it important for people over the age of 40 to optimize lifestyle factors such as sleep, diet and stress management to ensure healthy methylation patterns.

EGCG in green tea extends lifespan in aging mice by fighting back on cellular senescence, which could be why some of the world’s longest-lived cultures are also habitual tea drinkers.

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA help protect brain cells, support healthier inflammatory responses and support healthy blood flow to the brain.

While the 12 hallmarks of aging may look like they are out of our control, our daily actions play a significant role in whether or not these processes occur—including these 11 tips to age in a healthy way.