如何永葆活力（英汉对照）

How to Slow Down Ageing

——From Rip It Up, by Richard Wiseman

Here are five tips, based on the research of Ellen Langer, to help you to slow down the effects of ageing:

1.        Maintain a sense of control in your life

Do not associate old age with helplessness and reliance on others. Instead, try to exert control over as many aspects of your life as possible. Langer’s work suggests that even the smallest amounts of control make a big difference. Shop for yourself, look after a houseplant, tend to your garden, get a pet, take charge of your finances, and get out and about under your own steam.

2.        – Keep mentally active

There is a great deal of debate about whether so-called ‘brain training’ affects your mental well-being. However, acting as if you are interested in the world around you is beneficial. Keep up with world news, find out what is happening in your area, start a blog, set goals, remain curious, maintain hobbies and interests, and stay in touch with friends and family.

3.        – Young at heart

Langer’s work shows that those who spend time with children and younger people stay young. Make room in your life for grandchildren and young friends and neighbors.

4.        – Actively active

Try to move like a younger person. Keep as physically active as you can, continue to be involved in sport, put a spring in your step, and remember that by far the most psychological benefit is derived from dancing.

5.        – Make an effort

The way that you look influences how you feel. In one study, Langer measured the blood pressure of women before and after they had their hair dyed. 36 Women who thought that they looked younger after the appointment showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. Make an effort to look and dress a few years younger than you actually are.

如何永葆活力

——摘自理查德·怀斯曼著《Rip It Up（正能量）》，李磊译

根据艾伦•兰格的研究，以下是五个能够帮你减缓衰老的小贴士：

1.        掌握对生活的控制：

不要总认为老了之后就一定会非常无助、必须依赖别人。相反，你要尽可能地控制生活中的方方面面。兰格的研究表明，即使是一点点的控制感都会带来很大的不同。自己买东西、照料植物、打理院子、养宠物、理财管账，并且依自己的心意外出走动。

2.        保持思维活跃：

关于所谓的“大脑训练”是否能够影响你的思维健康，一直以来都有许多争论。然而，表现得仿佛你对周围的世界很感兴趣是有好处的。掌握世界新闻动态，看看自己的周围发生了什么。写博客，设立个人目标，保持好奇心，保持兴趣和爱好，与朋友以及家人保持联系。

3.        保持年轻心态：

兰格的研究表明，与孩子或者年轻人待在一起的人更年轻。在你的生命中为孙子孙女、年轻友人和邻居留点儿空间吧。

4.        积极主动：

试着像年轻人一样行动。尽量保持身体的活跃，坚持锻炼，脚步轻快起来。记住，到目前为止，跳舞是最有助于保持年轻心态的活动。

5.        作出努力：

你的外貌影响了你的感受。在一个试验中，兰格在一些女士染发前和染发后分别测试了她们的血压。那些认为自己看上去更年轻的女士血压下降幅度很大。试着穿年轻点的衣服，让自己看上去年轻起来吧！