"To Look 20 Years Younger Like Me" The Secret of a 90-Year-Old English Writer

"2-4 Minute Morning Stretching and Yoga
Sufficient Moisturizing + Mindset Are Important"

A British writer aged 90 in Korean age revealed the secret to his health. He cited stretching, exercise, moisturizing, and a positive mindset as the keys to maintaining a youthful appearance, emphasizing that "anyone can look 20 years younger."

On the 9th (local time), the New York Post reported that Robert Edison (89), a writer from London, England, has gained fame on social media with 350,000 followers due to his appearance that looks younger than his actual age.

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Among netizens following Edison’s TikTok account, many commented that he looks younger than 60.

To maintain his physical health, Edison reportedly does 2 to 4 minutes of stretching and 30 minutes of yoga every morning without fail. He shared, "After experiencing back pain in my 30s, I created a morning routine," adding, "I stretch for 2 to 4 minutes daily, and thanks to that, the pain started to ease."

He also swims every other day. After yoga or swimming, he performs balance exercises by standing on one leg for a few minutes, according to Edison. He explained, "Once you start using a cane as an elderly person, dependency increases, and you can’t walk without it," emphasizing, "That’s why you need to do balance exercises every day."

Middle-aged adults unable to balance on one leg for 10 seconds have a higher risk of death within 7 years

Edison is said to maintain his physical health by doing 2 to 4 minutes of stretching and 30 minutes of yoga every morning without fail.
[Photo by Robert Edison TikTok]

The balance exercise Edison mentioned is called the so-called 'Flamingo Test.' In June last year, local research revealed that middle-aged adults who cannot maintain balance on one leg for 10 seconds have a sharply increased risk of death within 7 years.

At that time, researchers conducted the Flamingo Test on 1,702 people aged 51 to 75, and 20% failed. Among them, 17.5% actually died within 7 years. In contrast, only 5% of those who passed the test died.

Providing sufficient moisture to the skin and maintaining a positive mindset are also secrets to his youthful appearance. Edison said he applies day cream, night cream, and anti-aging cream every morning and evening.

He also emphasized the importance of having a 'positive mindset,' noting that despite being 89 years old, he still works with people in their 40s.

Edison said, "Every time I go out, people think I am in my 60s or 70s," stressing, "A healthy diet, regular exercise, and positive thinking are all equally important." He added, "I have plans for the next 10 years, so I won’t die before 100," and concluded, "If you live to do something during the remaining time, you will live longer."