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sunday151 ([info]sunday151) wrote,
@ 2013-03-07 19:15:00

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Patience, Persistence And Wise Choices Help You Plan Your Retirement Years Well
Aging gracefully can seem like a tall order. Aging can be tough, but it is possible to do it gracefully. However, although you can't stop time, it is possible to slow its effects and stay physically young and healthy for years to come. Great Aging Tips For Those That Want To Look Livelier
Try This Aging Advice To Look And Feel Your Best
Natural Ways To Slow The Aging Process While you may be at peace with your gray hair, you may want to consider new makeup application techniques and shades. Gray hair may cause your complexion to appear washed-out. Adjust your makeup accordingly. 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. Define your brows using a brow pencil, along with a yellow-based concealer underneath your eye shadow. If you use the right makeup, you can use your grey hair to your advantage and make yourself look younger.

As you age, your home is a reflection of who you are and becomes your personal sanctuary. Take the time to improve your home and turn it into a place you really enjoy. It will always be there to comfort you after a challenging day.

Do not throw away medical records. This helps whenever you switch doctors, or when you visit a specialist so they can have immediate access to your records.

Be sure to check your blood pressure on a regular basis if it is high. Your body may give you no warning that your blood pressure is high. As you age, it's more and more important to have your blood pressure checked regularly so a problem can't sneak up on you. If you have an issue, you can get to the bottom of it as soon as you can.

Exercising is especially important as you age. Growing older means that the benefits of regular exercise only get more valuable to you. You should at least take 5 days out of every week to go on a thirty minute walk. Have two strength-training sessions per week. When you do this, you will stay strong and healthy and avoid many of the problems that arise with age.

Do not believe everything you hear about male menopause and how frequently it occurs. As men grow older, they do undergo a slightly smaller amount of produced testosterone. However, for men to have side effects of a serious nature, their levels must dip dangerously low. Falling testosterone levels may be a symptom of a condition other than aging. Hormonal treatments exist if you are suffering from a serious imbalance, however, the results from research have shown inconclusive results as to whether these treatments are effective.

Injection therapy can work for you. Injection therapy is a relatively new and highly effective way to get rid of unwanted wrinkles. It works its magic by relaxing your facial muscles, including the ones that tighten up and create those wrinkles. Injection therapy is much safer than a more invasive surgery. Just know that when you commit to injection therapy, you're committing to a series of treatments, not just one.

If you are the caregiver for an older person who requires constant supervision, you may find it difficult to be available at all times. When you have to work to support your family or simply need a break, consider adult daycare options. Your loved ones can experience a few hours or a day in a friendly and fun atmosphere as you get vital things done!

Staying active will allow you to age gracefully. Staying active will help keep you mentally sharp and physically fit, resulting in looking and feeling younger. Conversely, if you don't exercise or socialize, you will see a lot of negative effects on your body and your mind. Do what you love! The activities that you enjoy can keep you young.

Try not to fall. Falls are a huge cause of fractures, serious injuries, and sometimes death among the elderly. Going for thirty minute walks three times a week can improve your posture, as well as your overall health. Take supplements, get enough calcium, vitamin D, and try weight training to combat weakening of bones.

All of the tips are directed towards an aspect of aging that you may find unpleasant. Only you can decide how much or how little you will enjoy your senior years. You must take responsibility for your health even as you are faced with these challenges. Do not allow yourself to become complacent; it is in your best interest to develop a lifestyle that will allow you to age gracefully.


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