In society today it seems we are youth obsessed. People are willing to pay loads of money and risk serious consequences in order to look younger than their age. Face lifts, brow lifts, fat reduction, implants, you name it, both men and women are now willing to go to any length to look better. But is there perhaps an easier way to preserve that youthful glow? Read the rest of this entry »
Recently, a study was released describing researchers’ findings regarding the main keys to successful aging. In the study, the researchers from New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, unveiled what they have found to be the most important factors in aging well. Read the rest of this entry »
Are the signs of aging finally beginning to catch up with you? If they are, or if you simply want to further delay the onset of the common signs of aging and live as long as you possibly can, then you should consider adjusting your diet to include certain foods that will help you live longer and look younger. The one food that stands out above the rest in terms of anti-aging properties is the apricot. Apricots have a tremendous variety and large quantity of carotenoids, the antioxidants your body uses to fight bad cholesterol. Carotenoids have also been found to help prevent heart disease, and are thought to potentially have an ability to prevent cancer as well. Read the rest of this entry »
As we age our reflexes become slower, our mental acuity declines and our skin begins to sag. Aside from these lovely reminders that we are getting older we also begin to notice a decline in our stamina and energy levels. This can happen at different ages for different people depending on a host of lifestyle factors. And although we can’t completely reverse the effects of aging there are some simple steps that we can take to maintain at least some of that youthful spirit. Read the rest of this entry »
Co-Enzyme Q10 is an important nutrient. Co-Enzyme Q10 is a vitamin like nutrient whose actions I the body can resemble the processes of vitamin E. It is an extremely powerful antioxidant and has a variety of anti-aging effects. Co-Enzyme Q10 is found in the human body and plays a powerful role in the production of energy. Read the rest of this entry »
What you put into your body directly affects your appearance. In today’s world where knowledge about healthy foods is at our fingertips there is no excuse for eating poorly. Educate yourself on foods that not only keep you healthy, but also can help slow the aging process and help improve your appearance when eaten regularly. Here are five foods that are guaranteed to slow the aging process: Read the rest of this entry »
If you have a sweet tooth there is more than one reason why you should stop or at least cut down your consumption of sugar as much as possible. Not only does it pack on the pounds and cause inflammation in the body, but eating sugar makes skin dull and wrinkled. Due to a natural process called glycation, the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to form molecules called AGEs, or advanced glycation end products. AGEs damage other proteins which leads to the breakdown of collagen and elastin which makes the skin firm, smooth and youthful looking. Here are a few tips on how to keep your skin looking young no matter what your age:
Your memory is precious, and its something that you want to preserve. It is important to make healthy choices which can keep your mind young and keep your memory intact. Health practitioners suggest playing games that work your brain such as crosswords, and puzzles. While many know the basics when it comes to keeping their minds sharp, more research is showing that lifestyle choices may play an even bigger role than people realize when it comes to memory. Here are three interesting and unlikely factors which impact our memory:
Eating fish. Although many people know that eating fish is good for your heart, it is interesting that it can also prevent memory loss and stroke in healthy, older adults. One study inspected brain scans of more than 2,300 people age 65 and older. It found that those who ate broiled or baked tuna and other fish high in omega-3 fatty acids a minimum of 3 time per week had a nearly 26% lower risk that the silent brain lesions would be linked to dementia and stroke.
Your medication. One study shows that by taking cholesterol lowering drugs may be good for the mind. The reasoning is that this drug lowers insulin levels in the brain that are associated with dementia. Doctors do point out that you should not be taking drugs for any other reason than they are prescribed for, but it is interesting to note that certain medications affect our memory in numerous ways.
Smoking. Everyone knows that smoking is a terrible habit and it certainly doesn’t do anything good for your health. It has also been found that adults who smoke have a higher incidence of memory loss. Furthermore, individuals who quit after smoking for a long period of time also have problems with their memory and vocabulary recollection.
Although many forms of memory loss are inevitable, doing all that you can to keep your mind and body healthy may benefit you as you age.
Youth and health is something that we all strive for, or wish to maintain. And why wouldn’t you? Youth is linked to happiness, energy, and vitality. The Okinawa people may just know a few of these secrets-they are considered the healthiest people on Earth. Okinawa is a Japanese island that used to be called the “land of the immortals”. They have the highest number of people which live to 100 years or older per capita than other any country in the world. They also rarely get heart disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and ovarian cancer. Here are a few of their secrets:
1.It’s all about relationships. Okinawans have strong relationships with friends and family. They consistently get together with people in their lives just to hang out and talk. Research has shown that people who have strong bonds and consistently connect with other humans live longer and are healthier.
2.They eat wholesome foods. Okinawans have a simple yet wholesome diet. They eat a lot of fish and plant food. Fish is full of heart-healthy Omega 3’s and is a great source of protein. The traditional diet of Okinawa consists in portions made of a bowl of cooked food and a fruit. Okinawans eat daily seven portions of vegetables and fruits, seven of cereals and two of soy products Also, their calorie intake tends to be much less than the average person. They only eat about 1000-1500 calories a day.
3. Keep active. Leading an active life is common place with Okinawans. They walk a lot, work in their gardens, dance, bike, and practive martial arts such as tai chi. Exercising may be one of the most important factors in staying healthy, especially in old age.
Okinawa is the main island of a tropical chain of 160 coral islets called Ryukyu. The island itself is constantly subjected to storms, typhoons, and torrential rains. There has never really been peace on this island b use the US miltary base occupies about 20% of the Island and it is the poorest province in Japan. Even more surprising than their longevity is the positivity of these people. The Okinawa people have extremely low depression levels, which most attribute to their ever positive attitude no matter what happens.
Thankfully, it’s that time of year again - the sun starts to come out, bringing with it warmer weather and less clothing. It’s also that time to be extra careful when it comes to protecting your skin. Although you should be wearing sunscreen on your face year round, it is important to wear it all over your body during the summer.
Solar radiation penetrate’s the Earth’s atmosphere, hits the surface of the Earth, and is divided into two ultraviolet rays - UVA and UVB. UVA radiation is actually more harmful b use it has longer wavelengths, letting it penetrate deeper into the skin. Overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause harmful skin problesm such as skin cancer, sunburns and premature wrinkles. Although it may look good, a tan is your body’s way of protecting you from the UV rays and it already skin has been damaged. The best way to protect yourself from the sun (besides staying out of it) is to use a sunscreen or sunblock with an SPF of 20 of greater. SPF measures the length of time a product protects against skin reddening from UVB, compared to how long the skin takes to redden without protection. If it takes 20 minutes without protection to begin reddening, using an SPF 15 sunscreen prevents the skin from reddening 15 times longer. Fair skinned individuals should wear an SPF of 40 or greater, especially b use they are more suseptible to skin cancer.
Sunscreen should be applied liberally to the body half an hour before going outside and reapplied about every two hours. If you are swimming or doing any activity that makes you sweat, you should apply even more often. Wear hats and try to cover up sensitive areas of the body that may be burn easily.
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