Spend more time outdoors
Vitamin D, frequently known as the “sunshine vitamin,” helps keep your bones strong. And it can also help protect against age-related illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
According to a study of over 2,000 women, those with increased levels of vitamin D also had longer telomeres, which are the caps on the ends of DNA cells that determine a cell’s lifespan.
Another study found that aging adults with low levels of vitamin D had difficulty with daily tasks like getting dressed, walking up stairs, and even cutting their toenails. As an anti-aging habit, try getting about 15 to 30 minutes of sun exposure daily.
That should be adequate for vitamin D production. Of course, we’re not talking about sunbathing, but by being outside with regular clothing. You can also get your daily dose of vitamin D through foods like egg yolks, fatty fish, and fortified foods like cereals.
