Three-quarters of people who reached 70 years or older agreed in a new poll that the 'old age stereotypes' no longer apply to today's seniors.

In fact, 72 percent of this group feel "years younger" than their actual age and are far more active than they imagined they would be.

The survey of 1,000 people over 70 found a varied diet, laughing daily, socializing with friends, and even an active sex life are what keeps them staying young.

Going out dancing, having a strong skincare routine, and keeping up to date with new tech, are also among the things that help them feel young.

Others swear by hanging out with people younger than themselves (16 percent) and keeping up with new music (9%).

And, one in 20 said they still jump up on supermarket carts to glide around, whenever the spirit moves them.

A spokesperson for Vitabiotics Wellman 70+ vitamins, which commissioned the poll, said: "Getting older no longer means you have to slow down and miss out on the things you love.

"For a long time, a popular phrase was '40 is the new 30' – but now, as people are living longer, it's probably fair to say in many cases 70 can be the new 50.

76 percent of those polled believe people are reaching 'old age' much later now than in previous generations-and most of the silver seniors don't think of themselves as old until they turn 78.

43 percent think they are doing a good job of changing people's perceptions of what old people are like. In fact, 14 percent of those surveyed by OnePoll feel as many as 20 years younger than the figure on their birth certificate.

More than four in 10 tend to feel they age more physically than mentally, with just one in ten feeling the strain in their brain. And 23% believe their grandchildren don't see them as 'old', with 29 percent claiming they are even seen as in-the-know on current trends by young people.

"By making the effort to stay active, both physically and mentally, as well as taking good care of your general health, it really is possible to stave off those feelings of being old for years, or even decades."

TOP 30 WAYS OVER 70s STAY YOUNG:

Eating well Keeping your mind active with things like sudoku, crosswords and Wordle Laughing at least once a day Socializing with friends Dressing how you please Keeping an interest in what your grandchildren, nieces or nephews are doing Getting lots of sleep Abiding by the rule of having 'a little of what you fancy' Keeping up to date with how to use latest technology Playing with younger grandkids/nieces/nephews Taking vitamin supplements Exercising regularly Having a good skincare routine Watching new TV shows Doing 10k steps a day Walking the dog Keeping up to date with popular culture such as museums and exhibitions Having an active or regular sex life Hanging out with people younger than you Stretching/ yoga Playing in the snow Regular trips to the pub Dying your hair Continuing education or learning something new Sending a Valentine's card Keeping up with new music Going out dancing Playing video games Using social media Doing pranks on family members Gliding round on supermarket carts

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