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sunday151 ([info]sunday151) wrote,
@ 2013-03-07 12:56:00

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Tips On How You Can Age Gracefully
Lots of people have stereotypes about getting old, mostly about short, grumpy little elderly people who can hardly hear or see. People are living longer than before and aging is not interfering with quality of life. The following are tips you can use to be someone who is still living a fun life while aging.

anti aging treatment If you are a smoker, you should stop as soon as possible in order to stay looking youthful and healthy. Smoking is not only bad for the lungs, it also affects the facial muscles and skin, and will damage your looks in the long-term. In addition, smoking increases the process of aging, thereby, shortening your lifespan.

anti aging guide Restoring hormones can be helpful for dealing with aging issues. Loss of stamina, energy, and libido can be the cause of declining hormone levels in your body which happens when you get older. Talk with your doctor if you are thinking about doing some hormone replacement therapy.

aging treatment Aging delicately is a common goal we all share, but something that is hard to accomplish alone. Find someone older than you, and learn from them. Conducting regular conversations with the elderly allows you to gather information and learn how they were able to reach their current age. People who have healthy and active golden years are great role models.

Don't worry about years when it comes to age. How old you are is not what really matters. What matters is how you feel, both inside and out. The old adage, "You're as young as you feel" is very true. You can be young at heart regardless of your chronological age. The best thing you can do is to not allow your age to get the best of you mentally.

With increased age, you tend to view your home as your very own sanctuary. Your house should reflect the things that make you feel happy and secure with an emphasis on your comfort. Your home can be ready for your return.

Resveratrol can be beneficial. Caloric restriction diets have been shown to extend life and lower abnormal insulin levels. You can find it in nuts and grapes. Resveratrol is also found in the roots of Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica or Polygonum cuspidatum), which is often a resveratrol source in supplements. Yet another source of this potent supplement is a shrub in South America that is referred to as Senna Quinquangulata.

Think of going to the grocery store like going to the pharmacy, and buy foods that are good for your health. Nutritious foods that supply your body with appropriate vitamins and minerals are the key to aging well. Stay away from junk food. Eating healthy can improve your overall health and help you feel really good.

Skin care is very important when thinking about aging. Our skin can really take a beating, being exposed to so many different elements. The longer you are in the sun, the faster it will cause wrinkles and skin cancer.

Your life expectancy can be shortened if you eat too much sugar. The aging process is accelerated and your lifespan reduced with excessive sugar consumption. Studies on multiple types of animals have all shown that excessive sugar intake shortens lifespans significantly.

Stay away from extreme environmental conditions. When you're out in the sun or in a really cold environment for a long time, you could potentially damage your skin. This not only makes your skin all wrinkly and scaly, but it also raises your risk for diseases, including skin cancer.

When many people get older, they tend to gain weight due to the natural decline of their body. You can decrease the chances of diabetes, high blood pressure, and select cancers by having a healthy weight. Eating right and exercising moderately is a winning combination for maintaining healthy weight.

Aging gracefully does not happen by random chance or because you have good genes. Aging well is not easy to do, either. Keeping yourself in good health is always a work in progress. You can't stop the aging process, but you can use some of the effective advice in the article above to be as healthy as you can be as your grow older.


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