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On March 22, it's time to celebrate As Young As You Feel Day! This special day celebrates feeling young at heart no matter what age you are. The idea of this day was first introduced in the 1950s movie by the same name, which featured a 65-year-old man who just didn't feel his age. Since then, this special day has been celebrated to remind us that we should all strive for an ageless attitude and enjoy life like we're still kids. So start getting creative and show yourself that age is just a number!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1948</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Relatable Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Truman signs the Executive Order 9981, forbidding age-based discrimination in the U.S. military, making the "As Young As You Feel" concept relatable for many.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Movie Inspiration</div><div class='timeline-text'>"As Young As You Feel" film is released by 20th Century Fox, becoming a feel-good hit, and inspiring the creation of a day to celebrate feeling young.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Age Discrimination Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is signed into law in the U.S., reinforcing the belief that age doesn’t determine capability or worth.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Relevance in Pop Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Apple's famous "1984" commercial introduces a youthful rebellion theme showing how the "As Young As You Feel" ethos permeates pop culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN's International Year of Older Persons</div><div class='timeline-text'>United Nations (UN) emphasizes promoting society's positive view on aging with the International Year of Older Persons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s onwards</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The celebration of "As Young As You Feel Day" grows with increasing awareness of age positivity and social media promotion.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a hike</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the day off and go on a hike. Enjoy the fresh air and the feeling of being young and free.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plan a beach picnic</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to celebrate As Young As You Feel Day than by having a beach picnic! Pack some sandwiches, chips, water, and your favorite snacks, and enjoy the sunshine.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn a new skill</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take this day as an opportunity to learn something new. Maybe it's a language, a craft, or a musical instrument. The possibilities are endless!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dance like no one is watching</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put on your favorite tunes and just dance! Celebrate As Young As You Feel Day by getting out of your comfort zone and showing off your moves.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a road trip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab your friends or family members, pack up the car, and hit the open road! Take some time to explore the world around you, go somewhere you've never been before, and make some new memories.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a reminder to take care of ourselves</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As Young As You Feel Day is a great reminder to take care of our bodies both mentally and physically. It encourages us to make healthy lifestyle choices, such as getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating nutritious foods, and taking time for ourselves.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes positivity & self-confidence</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating As Young As You Feel Day, we can foster feelings of positivity in our lives and remind ourselves that age is nothing but a number. This day reminds us that it's never too late to pursue our dreams and live life to the fullest!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages mindfulness & gratitude</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As Young As You Feel Day is also a great opportunity to practice mindfulness and be grateful for what we have at any given moment. No matter how old we are, there are always things to be thankful for - so let's take a few moments out of our day to appreciate them!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Our Bodies Reach Peak Performance at Different Ages</h3><p class='facts-content'>Different components of our physical fitness peak at various stages in our lives. For instance, our strength and stamina peak in our 20s, while our wisdom and emotional wellbeing continue to improve as we age.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Aging Influences Cognitive Processes Uniquely</h3><p class='facts-content'>While certain cognitive faculties like reaction time and working memory might decline with age, many other cognitive capabilities, including vocabulary, knowledge, and emotional intelligence, tend to improve over time.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Oldest Person to Ever Live Reached 122 Years</h3><p class='facts-content'>Jeanne Calment of France, who lived to be 122 years and 164 days old, holds the record for the longest confirmed human lifespan.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Our Hearts Can Literally Grow Younger with Regular Exercise</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have shown that regular exercise can make an average 50-year-old’s heart as youthful and efficient as a 20-year-old’s.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Fear of Aging Phobia is Known as Gerascophobia</h3><p class='facts-content'>Gerascophobia is an intense fear of getting older, often born out of anxiety about the physical, social, and mental decline associated with aging.</p></div></div>
As Young As You Feel Day is celebrated on March 22th every year. In 2024 As Young As You Feel Day will occur on a Friday.
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