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Written by Rachelle Wilber


 


Age is inevitable, but aging well is something that requires more than just celebrating another birthday. If you want to keep the years from showing, here are the best six ways to keep that youthful glow.
Eat More Fat
Fat has always been the bane of diets everywhere, but did you know that fat is actually essential for a healthy body? Along with maintaining healthy bones and reducing wrinkles, fats keep your skin beautifully healthy. Get these by either eating more fish and nuts or taking an Omega supplement.
Exercise
Working out for even 20 minutes per day is enough to help you lose weight, tone your body and otherwise feel great about yourself. Its health benefits also translate to Alzheimer’s prevention. Run, walk, swim or jog. Just make sure it’s something you love doing.
Pamper Your Skin
While gravity can’t be forever negated, the typical signs of aging are caused mainly by a lessening of nutrients in the face. Along with regular spa treatments, cosmetic work, laser rejuvenation and regular supplement-rich face masks, you can keep the dark spots and wrinkles at bay. To see what would work best for your skin, it may be wise to speak with a specialist, like Austin Dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain.
Train Your Brain
Just because your brain is inside doesn’t mean it doesn’t have an effect on your appearance. After all, a huge part of looking younger is all about how sharp your gaze is. To keep this honed, engage in mental gymnastics with puzzles, video games and other stimulants.
Stress Less
We’ve all seen the effects of a stressful situation on a person. They start off looking young and come back with 10 years added to their appearance. This is because stress accelerates aging by causing spikes in blood pressure. The best way to beat this? Meditate. Knowing how to calm yourself down prevents the onset of early aging.
Drink Water
Overly sugared, highly caffeinated beverages, even in diet form, sap water from your body. Water, however, is what gives your skin a healthy glow and keeps under eye circles at bay. Be sure to drink at least eight glasses per day for maximum rejuvenation.
Don’t simply let age happen without doing your best to keep looking young. From watching what you eat to covering your face in the best vitamins and minerals, a dedicated routine is exactly what you need to look and feel young at any age.


 

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Sex not only helps decrease stress levels and burn away calories, but boosts your intelligence too!


 


Love-making proved to greatly increase the creation of new neurons located within the hippocampus – an area of the brain that is responsible for the formation of long-term memory, say researchers.


 


‘We discovered that even though there had been the production of new neurons, the cognitive abilities acquired during the experiment decreased once the mice were subjected to long periods without sexual activity,’ psychologists from the University of Maryland in the US were quoted as saying. Read more about reasons why your sex life may have fizzled out.


 


Increased sexual activity floods an individual’s brain cells with oxygen, they noted. Another study by Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea, provided further substantial evidence. According to the Korean study, sex increases intellectual functions. Sexual activity buffers the creation of neurons in the hippocampal region of the brain, which acts against detrimental functions caused by extreme stress. Older couples that are more sexually active have less odds of getting dementia which is due to a variation of complicated reasons, said a report in Glamour magazine.


 


Other health benefits of sex


Besides making you intelligent, sex has some other health benefits too that you probably didn’t know about.


 


1. Makes you look younger


Yes! Believe it or not, sex can make you look younger. According to a study conducted by Dr David Weeks of Royal Edinburgh Hospital, people who had sex more than 4 times a week, felt as much as 10 years younger. Besides having sex, you can do the following things to look younger.


 


2. Boosts your immunity


While eating fruits and vegetables are known to boost your immunity, having sex can have a similar effect. A research conducted at Wilkes University, Pennsylvania, revealed that people who had more sex had 30% higher levels of the antigen immunoglobin A, as compared to people who didn’t. The higher levels of antigen improves our body’s defence against cold and flu. Read more about the health benefits of sex.


 


As you age, your skin naturally becomes more fragile. The outer layer of your skin, which is called the epidermis, starts to thin even though the number of cell layers remains constant. On top of that, the number of pigmented cells, or melanocytes, begins to decrease, and the melanocytes that are left begins to enlarge. For these reasons, aging skin will appear thinner, paler, and clearer. The aging process is inevitable, but there are ways you can conceal or slow that process down. Here are some common problem areas associated with aging and some of the things you can do to make them look younger.


 


Double chin


A double chin is a layer of fat that sags down from around the neck. There are several causes of a double chin: age, genetics, and excess weight. In the past, there were few methods of improving the look of one’s neck other than surgery. Today, less invasive techniques exist. Ulthera is a skin-lifting procedure that utilizes ultrasound to encourage collagen growth under the skin. It has been shown that one treatment alone can radically improve the contours of sagging double chins. Still, the neck lift remains the best option for permanently eliminating the issue. Performed by a plastic surgeon, a necklift improves the appearance of your neck by removing or altering excess skin and fat.


 


Wrinkles


As we age, the elastin fibers in our skin begin to wear out. This is what causes wrinkles. There are a number of anti-wrinkle creams that are both affordable and effective. The best creams will include retinol, a form of vitamin A and a wrinkle smoother that reduces lines quickly. Retinol is an essential vitamin for skin health, and it will encourage collagen growth and can help unclog pores. Many women don’t get enough of the desired results from using anti-wrinkle creams, so they enlist the help of a facelift to smooth away wrinkles and tighten the skin on the face. As we look at the history of facelifts, it is easy to see that these procedures have improved with technological advancements and today they are fare less invasive, with quicker recovery times.


 


Varicose veins


Varicose veins are enlarged veins that appear blue or red, and you’ll typically find them on your legs as you age. They are caused by weakened valves in the veins and sometimes referred to as “spiderweb” veins because of their web-like appearance. There are some over the counter creams that will help the circulation within your legs and possibly reduce the visibility of these veins. Smaller varicose veins can be treated with lasers, which cause the veins to collapse and disappear. Larger varicose veins will need to be treated with sclerotherapy. This method involves injecting the veins with a solution that causes the veins to collapse and disappear.


 


Baggy Eyelids


As the skin begins to the thin around the eyes, it may also start to sag. Applying a moisturizer will help the skin keep its volume. As you get older, this skin will become more saggy, so if you start to experience this type of drooping early in life, you might consider a procedure to help keep the skin tight in that area. Baggy eyelids can be treated with an intense pulse light, which smooths out the skin. Usually, this procedure costs around $800, and should always be performed by a board certified plastic surgeon who can safely eliminate the extra skin, while making your face look natural.


 


Age Spots


Age spots are caused by the exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation over one’s lifetime. Even if you protect yourself in the sun, you might still see these spots pop up as you get older. The best way to get rid of them is through laser treatment. Usually, one or two treatments are needed, at $400 to $700 per treatment, after which you should see major reduction in the spots, and hopefully a more even skin tone. These spots are typically found on the arms and legs, but you can also get them on your face, and other areas that have had high exposure to ultraviolet rays over the years.


 


While the tips listed above might dramatically improve problems you might have with your skin, the best way to look young is to save yourself from the preventable causes of aging. Protect your skin from sun exposure by wearing sunscreen and avoiding sun tanning. If you’re a smoker, quit smoking immediately. Eat a healthy diet full of antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, in addition to vitamins A and B. As you age, you’ll notice differences in your skin and body, some of these can be remedied, and others cannot. There are plenty of products and procedures available to help you look younger, however, nothing keeps you looking young like a healthy, happy lifestyle.

When it comes to anti-aging there really are secrets. That’s why some people walk around glowing with youth and a general appearance of wellness and wellbeing, and others seem to age before your very eyes, with tired skin, wrinkles and a general appearance of the advancing years.


 


Fortunately, you can be in on those secrets just by reading these great little snippets of information that we’ve collected from around the world.


 


Firstly, you may try to avoid smiling as you think it’ll give you wrinkles or ‘laughter lines’ – in fact, quite the opposite is true. A recent study was carried out where people of all ages studied thousands of photos and attempted to guess the age of the models, who were pictured with various facial expressions. Those who had neutral expressions were placed quite near to their real age, whilst sad or fearful expressions made subjects look older. Those who were smiling and happy were rated younger than their real age.


 


To look young, it’s also a good idea to look after your hair, as it can be a big giveaway when it comes to your age. As your hair becomes thinner, use some kind of volumising product, to help boost up the thickness of your hair and keep you looking young. You should also opt for lighter colours when covering greys, as darker colours show up thinner hair more severely. Use deep conditioning treatments when you wash your hair, to help fight against problems with dryness, that often come with older age.


 


Take care, too, of your eyebrows. If you have well-groomed and shapely eyebrows, it helps to frame your face, and it draws attention towards your eyes, making you look years younger.


 


Finally, make sure you cleanse and moisturise your skin. This will keep it healthy and gently glowing. Make sure you apply this both in the morning and at night.

For most people, the fountain of youth is something that both men and women of all ages try to attain to look their absolute best. Between lotions to surgical procedures, there are many options people resort to for a younger look that enhances their overall confidence.



Get a  Tan


Getting a tan is a great way to look and feel younger for skin that glows. Be sure to protect your skin with adequate sun screen when you do, and make sure you are not at risk for skin cancer. If you are careful about tanning, it can be a great way to even your skin tone and show off a sunnier complexion.



Care for Your Hair


Whether you choose to schedule regular appointments with your stylist, or use stylish extensions, you can keep your hair looking attractive and well groomed at any age. This attention to your hair could include dying any graying hairs, and using modest amounts of hair product.



Opt for Bright Clothing


Neutral shades are often worn by those in their elder years, but should also include a pop of color to prevent aging your appearance. Add a vibrant pink scarf or perhaps a bright blue button-up for a youthful wardrobe that naturally makes you look young.



Enhance Your Skin Care Routine


Your skin is one the the largest contributors to how young or old you look, making it important to exfoliate and wear sunscreen on a daily basis. It’s equally important to undergo routine TCA peels, which will work to reduce the signs of wrinkles and sun damage. Click here to learn more about the popular facial treatment.



Stay Clean Shaven


For men, facial hair is one of the easiest ways to age the overall appearance and look more mature. Stay clean shaven on a daily basis and avoid having a full beard or mustache.



Whiten Teeth


Whiter teeth that are free of stains or discoloration will naturally lead to a younger appearance that easily brightens up the face. Use a toothpaste that includes baking soda or peroxide, while also brushing with an electronic toothbrush to remove more plaque. It will not only improve your oral health, but will enhance your smile and make you look younger instantly.


 


Although the fountain of youth may not be attainable, there are several different treatments and products available to ensure that you look younger and feel more confident. Your natural features will be enhanced while improving skin damage or tooth discoloration for a great look that can easily be maintained.

In the past, we might have seen virginity as something that was a natural occurrence until you got married, and as such it was something that didn’t even need to be talked about. If you weren’t married then you were still a virgin, and if you weren’t a virgin but had not married yet that made you ‘sinful’ or a shame to society. Of course, by our modern standards of living, there is nothing wrong with consensual sex between two adults and marriage is not something that even comes into the equation. Perhaps we even got very used to concept of people losing their virginity at a very young age.


There were many social panics in the media that revolved around younger and younger girls getting pregnant. It was also noted that the average age of people losing their virginity was becoming much lower than ever before. It seemed that this inexorable rise of people losing their virginity very early was likely to be that way forever, so it might have seemed that we could forget about the subject. However, it now seems that there may have been a little of a reversal of this trend, and some people are not losing their virginity until they are somewhat older.


There was a new report that was issued by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics which takes a look at the sexual habits of the world that we currently live in. The report is based on in-person interviews and look at approximately 13,500 men and women between the ages of 15 to 44. The report describes all the different types of sexual fact such as what age’s people are having sex, who is having sex with each other and a number of other facts. And perhaps the most interesting aspect of the report is that it seems that virginity is making something of a comeback!


The researchers found that between the years of 2006 and 2008 the percentage of 15- to 24-year-old males who had never had sexual contact of any form with another person was up to a surprising 27 per cent. This number was up from 22 per cent in 2002 and shows an interesting upward trend for virginity. During the same period, 15- to 24-year-old females who had never had any form of sexual contact was up to 29 per cent, and this number was again up from 22 per cent in 2002.


Supposedly the majority of this increase was to be found for those people between the ages of 15 and 19, which suggests it is younger people who are making the decision not to have sex earlier on in their lives. This seems to be counter to the media image that we often find that teenagers are sex crazed and that their insatiable lust for sexual encounters knows no limits. This is certainly one of the more interesting and unexpected aspects of the report.


It might be true that when people see these results that will construe them to mean that less people are having vaginal sex. But the truth is that this shows that their younger people are having no sexual contact whatsoever, including anal or oral sex. It seems that many younger people are making the decision to take themselves away from sex altogether until they are a little older. If these seems to contradict the feelings of many of the major news outlets and media companies perhaps it shows that things are not as clear cut as it might seem.

Everybody things that anti-aging is a long and laborious process, and one that is a difficult struggle, but the truth is that boosting your wellbeing and looking young could be as simple as doing a few easy things every day.


Through these simple tricks, your inner wellness will quite literally glow through your skin, making you look younger and healthier than ever before.


Hydration is a real must when it comes to anti-aging. As well as making sure that you are drinking enough each day (and it should be water, ideally), you can help lock moisture into your skin with a really good quality daily moisturister, as well as with a foundation that does not dry out your skin but instead keeps it soft and supple.


Your hair is another area that can either age you or add a youthful bounce to your appearance. Thick, full hair is a real sign of youth, and getting this youthful look can be as easy as using a good, high-quality volumising shampoo. In addition to this, be very careful when blow drying or straightening your hair, as these types of heat treatments can lead to your hair looking old, tired and frazzled.


Having short hair is often a natural choice for middle aged women, as they feel that long hair is unattractive on an older person, and is more difficult to maintain. In actual fact, a happy medium is the way to go. A hairstyle that sits nicely in between the two extremes, with some soft lengths around your face, can really take years off your perceived age.


Illumination is another way to look young – the ‘rosy cheeked’ cliché is more of a truth than a cliché! Fortunately, there are lots of great products on the market that can make you look like your fabulous circulation is just part of your natural youthfulness.


 

Spring has finally arrived, and the warmer weather looks like it is not far behind. With warmer weather, of course, we often suddenly feel inspired to go out and about. With that, comes the desire to look our very best, and for many that involves sprucing up the complexion, making the hair look as good as it possibly can, and maybe even getting those pale winter legs out when wearing a skirt for the first time.


Fortunately, there are a variety of little tips and tricks that you can try that all have a subtle anti-aging effect. Now, when you step out this spring you can be glowing with wellness and looking years younger.


Of course, the first thing that most people look at is your face and although you can wash your face regularly, that doesn’t provide that youthful, glowing look that makes your inner wellbeing shine out. The secret to this is of course exfoliation. This doesn’t have to involve complex facials – you can actually buy a simple anti-aging face mask, place it on and then wash it off and admire the results.


Another tip is to slather your face in oil last thing at night before you go to sleep. Apply it when your face is still damp from your cleansing routine, and the next morning you will be astounded by a nourished and fresh faced look.


BB creams are also a real boost to the anti-aging market, and have left foundations a thing of the past. These creams not only have a foundation-like effect but they also tint, moisturise, protect from the sun and conceal.


Highlights are also a great way to rejuvenate a tired old look – adding these little bits of colour softens your face and brightens your eyes, taking years off you.


 

Spring has finally arrived, and the warmer weather looks like it is not far behind. With warmer weather, of course, we often suddenly feel inspired to go out and about. With that, comes the desire to look our very best, and for many that involves sprucing up the complexion, making the hair look as good as it possibly can, and maybe even getting those pale winter legs out when wearing a skirt for the first time.


Fortunately, there are a variety of little tips and tricks that you can try that all have a subtle anti-aging effect. Now, when you step out this spring you can be glowing with wellness and looking years younger.


Of course, the first thing that most people look at is your face and although you can wash your face regularly, that doesn’t provide that youthful, glowing look that makes your inner wellbeing shine out. The secret to this is of course exfoliation. This doesn’t have to involve complex facials – you can actually buy a simple anti-aging face mask, place it on and then wash it off and admire the results.


Another tip is to slather your face in oil last thing at night before you go to sleep. Apply it when your face is still damp from your cleansing routine, and the next morning you will be astounded by a nourished and fresh faced look.


BB creams are also a real boost to the anti-aging market, and have left foundations a thing of the past. These creams not only have a foundation-like effect but they also tint, moisturise, protect from the sun and conceal.


Highlights are also a great way to rejuvenate a tired old look – adding these little bits of colour softens your face and brightens your eyes, taking years off you.