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sunday151 ([info]sunday151) wrote,
@ 2013-03-07 22:24:00


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Aging Getting You Down? Cheer Up By Following This Advice!
The aging process is inevitable. Its effects are bound to be felt in how we live our lives. There are ways to slow the process, however, and make aging easier to handle. Follow these tips in order to prevent the difficult problems that face humans as they age.

Do your best to stay away from environmental extremes. When you're out in the sun or in a really cold environment for a long time, you could potentially damage your skin. You can then start to age prematurely, and it can also lead to skin cancer problems.

Search Online For Excellent Vacation Packages For Seniors Keep an extra copy of your medical records for yourself. This will allow you to have a complete medical history whenever you see a new doctor.

Fiber-rich foods can help you to continue feeling young. Fiber can help to prevent the accumulation of toxins in the digestive system. Fiber slows digestion, which suppresses appetite, makes the digestive process work more efficiently and helps stabilize blood sugar. Fiber is a good aid for digestion, which will keep you in good shape.

It is natural to lose some abilities as we age. We can reach a point as we age when caring for ourselves is no longer possible. When it gets to this point, you should consider looking into a nursing home. This can be the best available option, even if it may not seem that way at first. Here you will get quality care from licensed professionals when it becomes too difficult to take care of yourself.

Your goal should be to consume as much anti-oxidants as possible every day. Experts agree that getting enough antioxidants can prevent free radicals from causing problems. You can find antioxidants in fruits and veggies that are richly colored, including spinach, carrots, tomatoes and blueberries.

As you age, in fact, exercise is even more important to health. Even if you can't run as far or do as much as you once did, you can still stay active and develop an exercise program that works for you. Walking is a beneficial and heart-healthy form of exercise. Swimming is a great exercise, if you like it try to do it. Do simple stretching exercises at home. Take your grandchildren on a bike ride. If you do activities that you enjoy that incorporate exercise, that would be great.

As your hair turns gray, change your makeup. Changing the makeup is vital because gray hair makes your skin look more pale. Use a rose or peach shade for your lips and warm up your skin with blush. Consider selecting a slightly darker foundation than you normally use. Use a concealer with a yellow base beneath your eyes and define your brows with an eyebrow pencil. If you use the right makeup, you can use your grey hair to your advantage and make yourself look younger.

Want To Age Gracefully? Here's How You Can! If you want to be successful at aging, talk to older people that you look up to, and ask them what they do. Ask them how they maintain their youthful appearance. People who have reached their golden years and maintained their looks are great sources of information.

Now You Can Dance Your Way To Happiness, Health And Flexibility In Your Golden Years There are studies about the frequency and dangers of male menopause. Some men do tolerate a lessening of testosterone production when they grow older; although, their levels need to be notably low for them to endure any side effects. If you suffer from low levels of testosterone, it is usually because of an undiscovered medical condition, and not simply the result of age. To date, studies are inconclusive about whether hormone therapy is effective for treating men with testosterone levels only slightly below the norm.

Use facial massages to keep facial skin looking younger and healthier. You can slow down wrinkles, sagging, and bagginess with a good massage. The massage's stimulation will keep the skin flexible and improve circulation. To get these benefits, all you need to do is use three fingers (you can leave out the thumb and pinkie) to rub your skin with gentle, circular motions.

Look past the negativity that often surrounds aging. Your life can still be active and vibrant if you take special care of your body and mind. Seek out different opportunities to test these ideas and improve your life.


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