Tag: Aging
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6 Ways Your Body Gets Better With Age
The stigma against getting older makes people afraid of the aging process. There are plenty of sources out there that tell you all the negative things that come with age and scare you into thinking that the only thing waiting for you on the other side of 50 is back pain and slower cognitive functioning.…
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Turmeric and Skincare: Anti-Aging and Beauty Secrets Revealed
Our skin is the body’s biggest organ. However, it’s also the most sensitive to environmental pollutants. These include stress, pollution, poor diet as well as irregular sleep cycles. This then results in dull, lifeless, and aged skin. Luckily, certain ingredients exist that can help to maintain health as well as the appearance of your skin,…
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Your Phone’s Blue Light Will Age You Faster, Here’s What To Do
A new scientific study confirms the blue light emitted by smartphones and other digital devices will age us faster. It may even lead to brain damage after consistent long-term use. Research Findings The research, published in the journal Aging and Mechanisms of Disease, was based on experiments on common fruit flies. It showed that prolonged exposure…
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5 Easy Hacks To Stay Younger Longer
If hip hop star Jay-Z’s smashing hit is anything to go by, we all want to live “forever young.” Much to our chagrin, while there have been numerous attempts to find the fountain of youth, this still remains an elusive quest. However, the search for ways to roll back the years, halt aging and keep…
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This Is What Happens When You Include Collagen In Your Diet
When it comes to wellness and anti-aging, one word that pops up is collagen. An expected amount of $122 million worth of products that include collagen is consumed by American consumers. This number is increasing by up to 30% annually. Collagen is a protein that our body has in abundance. The protein can be found in our bones,…
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Retirement Living: Making The Best Choices For A Longer Life
The passé retirement days, when Grandma and Grandpa would spend the rest of their days sitting around on the porch, waiting for the grandkids to visit, are long gone. Today, once you’ve stopped working full-time, there’s still the opportunity for a lively and exciting life. People are now retiring later and living longer. Issues such as…
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Clay: Why It Should Be Part of Your Skincare Routine
With our skin being exposed to harmful toxins that can damage it as well as accelerate the aging process, it’s important for one to do all they can to protect it. Clay is a natural skincare ingredient that’s been used for centuries and is sure to leave you with healthy and glowing skin. Extremely dense…
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From Life-Span To Health-Span: What Will It Take?
A significant increase in life-span has been achieved over the last 100 years. A corresponding increase in health-span, defined as the maintenance of full function as near as possible to the end of life, will be the next goal in life sciences and medicine. A significant increase in health-span is most likely only possible with…
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Science Shows Us 16 Great Ways To Live Longer
Unfortunately, science has yet to find a way to reverse the aging process. However, research has revealed tips that one can adopt if they’re looking to live longer. While our genetics can influence our longevity, our daily habits will have a much bigger impact. In fact, one study published in the Scientific American found that…
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Crow’s Feet: Causes, Treatments and Prevention
When it comes to aging skin, our eyes are always the first to go. This leads to the development of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area regularly referred to as crow’s feet. Crow’s feet are entirely normal, and they slowly develop over time as a result of regular muscle contractions. Although they are…