10 Things That Steal Our Youth

NInety percent of the signs of aging result from lifestyle choices, not genetics. That according to physician and author Sara Gottfried, M.D. in her new book, Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years.

For all who fear the inevitable decline of health, beauty, and mental fitness after age 40, there is great news: we have more control over the quality of the next phase of life than we imagine. In fact, 90 percent of the signs of aging and disease are caused by lifestyle, not our DNA -- and new scientific breakthroughs make it very possible to stay younger longer.

Dr. Sara Gottfried talks to Pat Robertson about the ten things that steal our youth - and how to turn back the clock on aging - on Monday's 700 Club.

Dr. Gottfried says inflammation in our bodies ages us faster. She calls the process, "inflammaging." How do you know if you have inflammaging? You feel stiff, slow, tired, and can't remember why you walked into a room.

Here's a quick list of the most common problems that contribute to inflammaging and shorten your healthspan:

1. Getting fat
2. Sitting too much
3. Certain medications, like anti-anxiety pills or antihistamines
4. Eating too many carbohydrates and processed foods
5. Losing muscle
6. Sleeping less
7. Lacking vision and purpose
8. Getting insufficient Vitamin D
9. Feeling stressed out
10. Isolating socially