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sunday151 ([info]sunday151) wrote,
@ 2013-03-08 00:12:00

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Guide On How To Slow Down The Aging Process
You can be sure of only two things in this life. The first is that everyone will eventually die. Second, aging takes a physical and mental toll on everyone. Read these tips to handle the aging process better.

Getting Old And Enjoying It Smoking cigarettes is one of the worst things that you can do if you are trying to age gracefully. Smoking will exaggerate the signs of aging. One of the signs left by smoking is wrinkles around the mouth. This can significantly age a younger person into looking much older. You can keep your skin healthier and more youthful by keeping away from smoking.

Slow Down The Effects Of Again On Your Body Exercise is quite important as you age. 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 not only an easier form of exercise, but also quite beneficial. Swimming at the local gym is another way to get some exercise in. Simple stretching can be done at home. Get some fresh air with your grandchildren on a bike ride. There are many fun ways to incorporate exercise into your life.

To help reduce aging skin on your face, you should try giving yourself a facial massage. Massaging your facial features improves circulation to your face and will reduce puffy eyes. It also helps with the prevention of wrinkles and saggy appearances of the skin. Use three fingers to massage your face in firm, circular motions.

As you get older, your eyes need special care. Some decrease in your vision is natural with aging, but regular eye exams can detect any serious conditions before they do too much damage.

Exercise so that you can keep a youthful appearance. It has been scientifically proven that people who exercise have a longer life span and stay healthier. Exercise gives you muscle tone. It's great for your bone structure, and it improves stamina, too. These are just a few of the many reasons why exercise should become a part of your "staying young" routine.

Taking care of your skin is essential to staying youthful looking. Young people need to constantly protect their skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. You can avoid getting premature wrinkles and melanoma by staying out of the sun.

Ditch the pessimists and surround yourself with optimistic, encouraging friends and acquaintances. It has been proven in studies that laughter and smiling can actually reduce wrinkles and give you a more youthful appearance. With that said, be sure to spend as much time with friends and family that make you laugh and happy instead of the ones that try to bring you down with them.

Always strive to learn new things, and embrace new experiences to keep yourself healthy and youthful. Learning is a lifelong pursuit and should never be abandoned.

Check your blood pressure often. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is referred to as a silent killer because it doesn't always cause symptoms that are noticeable. Monitoring your blood pressure becomes more important as you age, because your cardiovascular system deteriorates as you get older. So that if any problems should arise, you can do something about it right away.

Having proper skin health is important in the aging process. It is important for young people to protect themselves from the sun's ultra-violet rays. Spending too much time soaking up the sun's rays can cause signs of early aging, or in the worst-case scenario, skin cancer.

There are lots of ways in which you can make your last years fruitful and enjoyable. Focus on maintaining your physical and mental health. You can get ideas of what to do by reading newsletters and articles about retirement. Not allowing yourself to get in a rut or lapse into inactivity is essential to making the most of your senior years.
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