{
  "id": 10283319,
  "title": "How you age is more in your control than you think",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/how-you-age-is-more-in-your-control-than-you-think",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T20:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/how-you-age-is-more-in-your-control-than-you-think-amway"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aging is a natural process, but the concept of it is evolving. Instead of solely focusing on life expectancy, there is increasing interest in healthspan – the number of years lived in good health. Central to this is cellular health, which supports fundamental functions like energy production and tissue repair. Dr. Charles Hu, a nutrition scientist at Amway, explains that cellular health influences overall bodily function. As cells age, they accumulate damage and experience a decline in division, structure, and function. However, lifestyle choices such as diet, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and smoking can impact cellular health and overall wellbeing.\n\nRegular exercise, for instance, helps regulate blood sugar and maintain heart and metabolic health. Exercise can also reduce sitting time, which is beneficial. Sleep provides the body with time for repair and regulation, while a lack of sleep is linked to poorer metabolic health and inflammation. For nutrition, a varied and balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low in ultra-processed foods is recommended. Supplements like Amway's Nutrilite AmCELL, which contains beneficial plant compounds like polyphenols, may support cellular health. Amway also offers skincare products like Artistry LongXevity, which incorporates cellular skin science research and plant-based botanicals to address signs of aging. Dr. Hu emphasizes that a holistic approach, incorporating healthy habits and appropriate supplements, is key to maintaining health and ageing well.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}