While growing older can certainly be challenging to our health, reports about dementia, cancer and failing joints can make the prospect seem overly miserable.
With a robust diet and levels of exercise that keep your heart happy, there's every chance we can all live long, happy and healthy lives.
So while 20-somethings stress and strain about the state of their lives, here are 10 reasons to enjoy being older and wiser.
10 Misconceptions About Aging
10. You'll Feel Old(01 of10)
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9. Your Brain Power Declines(02 of10)
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8. You'll Stop Having Sex(03 of10)
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7. You'll Be Stuck With Bad Habits(04 of10)
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6. Your Happiness Will Decline(05 of10)
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5. Frailty Is Inevitable(06 of10)
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4. You'll Suffer From Empty Nest Syndrome(07 of10)
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3. You'll Stop Learning And Growing(08 of10)
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2. You'll Become Less Social And More Isolated(09 of10)
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1. Your Destiny Is Out Of Your Control(10 of10)
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