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Although science has not found the ultimate solution to ageing, it has discovered ways to slow it down and these include living a healthy lifestyle, eating a healthy diet and having a good exercise regimen. At the same time, science has also successfully identified factors that can speed up ageing and these are smoking, excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks, eating too much fatty foods, and extreme exposure to the sun.
There are many different age defying products and treatments available but because they are chemically based, we cannot really be assured that they will not cause any damage to our health. Products made from natural ingredients are the better choice. Pills made from herbs are safer and provide many health benefits. Instead of taking sleeping pills, go for lavender pills instead. They also work very well as a sedative. Garlic pills fortify the system and Ginkgo biloba pills are an effective treatment for internal malfunctions.
Our skin protects our internal organs from elements that may harm them. It keeps us safe from infections as well as from the heat and the cold which is why we should take special care of it. However, ageing causes the development of skin wrinkles which can be very unsightly especially when they appear on the face. Aside from ageing there are factors that can cause wrinkles and these are smoking, a bad diet, and extreme wind and sun exposure.
Our face begins to show signs of ageing when we reach a certain age thus we need to do something fast before they become permanent. At age 40 the skin will have reached its maximum period of vitality and from that point on would increasingly lose its capacity to regenerate.
The aging process is a slow but continuous process. Reaching a certain age does not mean you automatically look older. What will really determine how you age is your diet and how you take care of your skin.
Dryness and wrinkles are the result of ageing because the skin is no longer able to produce enough collagen that keeps the skin elastic. When you reach the age of 40 your body’s ability to assimilate vitamins decreases thus in order to compensate, you need to increase the amount of eat more fruits and vegetables that you eat.
Having regular general check-ups with your doctor will also help you be protected from diseases that can speed-up the ageing process.
Whether you are old or not, exercise is a must. People who are beginning to feel the effects of ageing should start on a regular exercise program to prevent muscle atrophy. If you don’t exercise not only will your muscle become weaker but your body will take on a droopy look. Aside from regular exercise, switch to a low fat diet and if you drink alcohol, it would be best to drink less of it or better yet, quit altogether.
Lack of rest and sleep results in premature ageing. During sleep the body and brain is rejuvenated. As you age you will require less sleep but if you are experiencing trouble sleeping, use natural methods to induce sleep or else seek medical attention.
Ageing is nothing to be scared of. You can do something to delay it but because it is a natural process, enjoy the ride as well.
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The term “beauty sleep” was not coined for nothing. All beauty experts advise that sleep is important for healthy skin. Thebenefit of getting enough sleep is not strictly limited to the improvement of one’s physical appearance. It is such a vital part of our health and well-being that it is that we humans spend one-third of our lives sleeping.
We need sleep as much as we need food, water and oxygen. However, the amount of sleep necessary varies from individual to individual although generally younger people need it more than adults. Babies need about 16 hours of sleep per day, children until the age of 12 from 10-12 hours, teens 8-10 hours and grown-ups 6-8 hours. In other words, as we get older the amount of sleep we require decreases but only up to a certain point. When we become adults, the 6-8 hours of sleep becomes a permanent requirement. It stops decreasing from that point onwards. Unfortunately, the capacity to sleep continuously for 6-8 hours is influenced by different factors such as stress, caffeine consumption, nocturnal habits (such as TV watching), and sleeping conditions which are less than ideal. According to the British Sleep Society, more than 50% of adults suffer from sleep disorders with a large number of them experiencing daytime sleepiness that negatively affects their daily activities at least a few days each month.
There are a lot of age-related factors that trigger sleep problems which explains why the more we age, the more we experience sleep disorders. An adult with a job to keep and a family to raise has to constantly deal with stress as well as with other health problems such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. It is when you sleep that your whole body undergoes regeneration. What happens during sleep is that most of your organs function at less than their full capacity. The body uses the energy it has in repairing tissues, healing muscles and processing the day’s events. For these reasons sleep is vital to your mental and physical health.
Sleep also greatly affects the ageing process. If you don’t get enough sleep, you have a tendency to age faster because your eyes take on a tired look with wrinkles and eye bags; your skin will become dull and dry; and your muscles will begin to atrophy.
As always, nature offers the best things for free and sleep is one of them. If you want to stay youthful or simply want an overall boost to your health, don’t rob yourself of it. Get as much of it as you need.
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Until recent years, humankind has always accepted ageing as a natural process that eventually leads to death. But not anymore, these days there are many people have daily routines that include habits or rituals to arrest ageing. In fact, reversing the ageing process has become an industry in itself. There are even folks that are willing to go to extremes not only to fight ageing but even defeat death if possible.
Deepak Chopra, author of “Ageless Body Timeless Mind”, says that a person’s age is a mixture of three different ages which are: chronological (your age on the ID card), biological (the age of your body, as a result of your life experience) and psychological (the age you feel you have). Although one’s actual age cannot be changed, the biological age and psychological age can be influenced by an individual himself.
The state of our body is the indicator of our biological age. In 2005, the Biotechnology and Biological sciences Research Council (BBSRC) presented interesting age-related research findings at Edinburgh International Science Festival which said that an active person in his/her 80s can have the muscle strength of a much younger person with a sedentary lifestyle. Experts from the UK agree that a diet or supplements which are high in amino acids and compound proteins can help improve muscle strength. Considering the fact that after age 40 a person starts to lose between 0.5-2% of his muscles, this finding is certainly welcome news.
Unsurprisingly, exercise is one of the key factors in arresting the ageing process. Exercise stimulates the muscles thereby preventing atrophy. It also encourages the elimination of skin toxins and supportsregular elimination as well. Switching to a healthy lifestyle is another major factor that positively affects how your body responds to ageing. The ideal lifestyle is one in which stress is minimal, a balanced diet is followed, and there is enough time to rest or sleep. Another way in which ageing can be arrested is through the prevention of health problems as well as their early detection and curing. This is particularly true of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Good skin and hair therapy yields positive results.
Lastly a person’s psychological age is largely dependent on his attitude towards what he goes through in his life. We cannot expect a person carrying a lot of negativity to look youthful. If you are always depressed, gloomy and serious you will age faster. You need to need to change your outlook and fight off feelings that cause you to feel down. Smile more. Enjoy yourself. Do not allow yourself to become overwhelmed by your problems no matter how big they are.
In summary, reversing the ageing process means living a healthy and active life, eating a balanced diet and being free from excesses.
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In spite of the great advances in technology, science and medicine man has never really found a way to delay or stop the ageing process altogether. From time immemorial, man has been fascinated with immortality. In myths and literature, characters who live forever or are perennially young are divinized. This quest for immortality is universal although modern man seems to be more interested in discovering the fountain of youth rather than conquering death.
Scientists have discovered various remedies and means to arrest ageing. There are skin products, medicines and supplements that promise a longer and better life. What people need to understand however is that although these products can help, the best way to slow down ageing is to have a healthy lifestyle. The ageing effect of being sedentary, eating a poor diet and having all sorts of bad habits and vices cannot be sufficiently reversed by any laboratory formulated product. In other words, there is no better way to fight the ageing process than by eating right, exercising, taking care of our skin, and observing correct hygiene.
Our chronological age doesn’t matter that much if we feel and think young. People tend to overlook the strong effect of the psychological aspect of our lives on how we age. Feeling depressed because of your age would only make matters worse so try to avoid it.
Being able to reverse the ageing process does not equate to defeating death. We are all meant to die so trying to discover the key to immortality is pointless really. However, the work that scientists put into finding ways to retard the ageing process is highly laudable. Arresting the ageing process may enable us to extend our lifespan by 25% but this also means that each stage in human development will also be stretched. The age of puberty for example, would only begin at age 20 with the succeeding developmental stagesaccordingly stretching in duration. The problem here is that a gap might appear between physical and mental development. It is possible that the break between these two to be irrecoverable.
Why is ageing, which is a normal process, considered by many to be some kind of disease that needs to be prevented and treated? Why do we hate the thought of getting old? There are many people who live to be a hundred and many who desire to go even beyond that. Ageing is certainly a philosophical matter and some people have very strong opposing views about it.
One thing’s for sure and that is anti-ageing has become an industry and many people are making loads of money selling services and products to meet this need. People are willing to spend money just to recapture their youthful looks.
As far as I am concerned, it is best to just let nature take its course because it has been proven time and again that interfering with nature only results in dire consequences. Just take care of yourself the best you can and work on having a positive mindset. Don’t count the years. What is more important is that you stay productive and happy and your face will reflect your positive outlook making you look younger than any product can.
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Very few people would disagree that the best period of life is those years when were youths. It is that time when we felt free, we were full of dreams, we had fewer worries, and we were excited to find out what life had to offer us. As years turn into decades, we begin to see and feel the effects of ageing. No one likes to grow old not only because ageing makes us lose our fresh appearance, but it makes us even more aware of the reality of dying someday which is the natural and ultimate conclusion of the ageing process.
The following are tips to help you feel and look younger:
- Shape up. If you exercise regularly, you will stay healthy, get rid of stress and even improve your outlook and eventually your character. Needless to say your physique would look a lot better; you’ll feel stronger; and will have more stamina.
- Eat a healthy diet. Make sure you get your supply of the right nutrients and you avoid eating foods that contain too much fat and sugar. Foods that are known to fight ageing include flaxseed and fish oil, whey protein, salmon, tuna, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, eggs, green tea, yogurt, avocado, cashews, and pecans. Supervise your diet; make sure you eat all the right nutrients. Here are some of the foods that may help you beat ageing and look younger: salmon, tuna, flaxseed and fish oil, whey protein, berries, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, eggs, almonds, pecans and cashews, avocado, yogurt, green tea. It is also important that you always stay hydrated so drink a lot of pure clean water and not sodas or alcohol.
- Take good care of your skin, hair and teeth. Avoid putting on too much make-up. Research on experts’ tips on how to create a younger appearance and follow them. The type of haircut you sport also makes a big difference. Short hair or close to shoulder length hair will make you more youthful looking.
- Get plastic surgery if you are comfortable with the idea and of course, if you have the budget for it.
- Dress according to your age. Don’t wear the same type of clothes you used to wear when you were younger because you will only end up look foolish. Try to find out what types of clothes are appropriate tot your age and lifestyle and stick with them.
- Make radical lifestyle changes by following a daily exercise regimen, getting enough rest and sleepGet enough exercise and enough rest and sleep as well. Quit smoking and excessive drinking and find a regular stress-relieving activity.
- Have a positive outlook. Get rid of all negative and self-defeating thoughts. Stand straight and carry yourself with confidence. If you love yourself, people will begin to love you too.
- Smiling and laughing will make you look and feel younger and more energetic.A person that exudes a light and joyful attitude will attract others.
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The more you age, the more you should pay attention to your looks. It would be great if we could all maintain our fresh youthful appearance but unfortunately it is difficult to stop the natural course of things. However, there are things we do that are speeding up the ageing process so it is important to know what they are so we can stop or avoid doing them.
Below are some tips to help you stay younger looking longer:
- Take good care of your skin most especially on those areas that are exposed like your face, neck and hands. Your age can be read by the condition of your skin in these areas of your body. Sun and smoke can really damage the skin so try to avoid exposure to these elements. Use the best skin products and always moisturize. Also, use make-up carefully because it can make your skin condition worse if you don’t use it correctly.
- Make sure your eyes are clear and sparkling. You should make sure to give yourself and your eyes enough rest and sleep. If you need glasses, get a pair that suits your face shape and more importantly, is of the right optical grade.
- Always smile. It will create a pleasant and light aura about you and people will notice. Needless to say, you should also have nice clean teeth so practice good dental hygiene.
- Don’t be a grouch, laugh more often. A person who enjoys a good laugh will be considered a good companion and a pleasant person. People will always want to have you around.
- Take care of your hair. The kind of haircut you sport can make or break you. You can look a lot older or a lot younger depending on wear your hair. Also, make sure it is in good condition. Keep it clean and do damage repair if necessary.
- Exercise regularly. Physical activity reduces stress and helps you stay trim and fit. You will also have more energy which in turn raises your spirit.
- Eat a balanced diet. If you provide your body with the nutrients it needs, you will be healthier and less prone to diseases. You will also be less prone to putting on excess weight or if you already are, then you will begin to trim down. A diet that will help you stay youthful is one that includes food rich in Omega 3 and antioxidants.
- Wear proper clothes that are appropriate for your age and personality. A good choice will give you a pleasant appearance while a bad selection can make you look: (a) older than you really are (b)like you’re trying desperately to look young or (c) likea negligent person who puts no value on yourself.
- Change your outlook. Think positive! What is in your mind will reflect on your face, how you carry yourself as well as your attitude. If you think you look good, then you will. In cosmetics mogul Estee Lauder words: “Beauty is an attitude. There’s no secret. Why are all brides beautiful? Because on their wedding day they care about how they look. There are no ugly women — only women who don’t care or who don’t believe they’re attractive.” And this does not only apply to women but to men as well.
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Ageing is not such a bad thing. It is the natural course of life. However what we should avoid is unhealthy ageing. We see elderly folks who lose interest in living, fall into depression, physically deteriorate, and even become senile. There are ways to prevent all these from happening. If you are in the twilight years of your life, you can maintain your dignity and still enjoy a productive and fulfilling life. The following are tips to help you go through the ageing process the healthy way.
Engage in physical activities.
Growing older does mean you cease doing the things you used to do. This is not the time to be idle. Don’t retire to your rocking chair and let your muscles atrophy. Lack of activity will only speed up the ageing process because your bones and muscles will only become weaker. Don’t get into that “I’m too old to do that” mindset. Exercise and any type of movement will keep you healthy and less likely to develop heart diseases. If you are not confident that you would have the physical strength to do it, find a companion to do it with you. Taking a walk with a good friend will do you a lot of good. You can also start helping your family by doing certain chores around the house. Spending time with your grandchildren and going to a movie with your spouse are some of the worthwhile activities you should do more often.
Eat a healthy diet.
Be conscientious about the kind of food you eat. Avoid saturated fats as these will increase your cholesterol level. High cholesterol is very damaging to your health as it leads to high blood pressure and heart diseases. Keep in mind that many people who are above the age of 60 suffer from heart disease. In addition, if you are obese and over 50, you need to do something to eliminate those extra pounds. There are a lot of obese people die annually, especially those who are older than 50 years.
Stimulate your mind.
Growing old can be depressing. If you had been used to a busy lifestyle before you retired, all the free time you have now can be a little disconcerting. Don’t allow yourself to be idle. Find intellectual activities that you enjoy. Play chess, read, solve logical problems, engage in interesting discussions with your friends. Lack of mental activity can literally make you insane, and that would make ageing even worse.
Pamper yourself.
The older you get, the more you should take care of your body. The use of personal care products doesn’t end at a certain age. Being well groomed at all times will make you feel better. Your body will respond to the care you give it and people will notice. Use body lotions and perfumes. Exercise regularly and enjoy a spa treatment once in a while.
Consider cosmetic surgery.
Although ageing creams are known to be effective, if you want fast and noticeable results, you probably need to undergo cosmetic surgery. Not everyone approves of cosmetic surgery. There are people who find this option to be too extreme and selfish. However, if you think cosmetic surgery would make feel you feel happy and confident about your looks, then get to it! This may even give you renewed self-confidence which is a very positive thing.
Ageing can be a positive experience if you live a healthy lifestyle. Don’t allow yourself to be lazy and lament on how different things are now compared to when you were younger. If you go through ageing the right way, your life as an elderly person would be just as meaningful and interesting (or perhaps even better) as those salad days of yore.
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Ageing is most easily noticeable on the face because it is the area of the body which is most exposed to the elements particularly the sun and air. One sign of ageing that immediately visible is the loss of skin elasticity. It is the face that people focus on so it is important that we take care of it the best we can.
Face ageing is influenced by several factors such as heredity, the way we treat our skin as well as the kind of lifestyle we have. Sun, wind, sleep, alcohol, and smoking are elements of a certain lifestyle and constantly subjecting our skin to these elements would lead to serious damage.
The sun is not exactly our skin’s bestfriend. In fact overexposure to the sun is the number cause of premature ageing because sun radiation increases the production of free radicals which create irreversible damage to the skin. This is the reason why it is very important to always use sunscreen.
Between the age of 20 and 30 the skin begins to become dehydrated thus signs can start to appear at this time. The barriers that protect the skin diminish and it becomes less elastic. Exfoliating once a week will help slow down this process because when dead cells on your face are removed, it helps the skin produce new ones.
By the time we reach the age of 30, expression wrinkles will begin to come most especially around the eyes. This is the time when we need to exert an extra effort in taking care of your skin.
Our sleeping position is another factor that influences face ageing. According to a study, people who sleep on their stomach will develop wrinkles on their forehead while those who sleep on one side would have more on their chins and cheeks. Specialists say that sleeping on our back is the best position as it limits the harmful effect of gravity on our face.
Smoking probably creates the worse damage on the skin. Smokers have dry skin which lacks elasticity and easily acquires wrinkles. It is not only the nicotine in cigarettes that causes premature ageing but the other components of tobacco as well. Smoking reduces the collagen level of the skin, dehydrates it and zaps it of its vitality.
Stress is another powerful ageing factor. Lack of rest and sleep negatively affects the condition of the skin. If getting enough sleep is a problem, decrease your coffee intake, take a warm bath and read a boring book before you go to bed. Aside from ruining your skin, insomnia can have severe consequences including death therefore if you are suffering from it, you need to seek medical attention.
Eating a healthy diet will do a lot of good to your skin. People who eat a lot of junk food are more prone to face ageing as they do not get the nutrients their skin need to keep it clear and glowing. According to studies by taking vitamins, eating a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables and drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily, you can take good care of your skin. In addition, avoid drinking alcohol excessively as it will speed up the ageing process and disrupt your sleep patterns causing more wrinkles to develop.
Face ageing is inevitable but living a healthy lifestyle and putting in that extra effort to take care of our skin will help us keep our nice youthful skin just a little bit longer.
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There is a saying which goes: “There is no wiser man than an old man.” Perhaps, but what we have observed with people who turn senile with age seems to contradict this saying. The truth is that you can grow wiser and smarter as you age but only if you if you follow certain rules.
According to research, there is an increase in the likelihood of the brain to get older as one advances in age.The results showed that people aged between 26 and 40 had a low level of damage while those over 40 had different levels brain cell damage which was influenced by the lifestyle they had.
Unsurprisingly, those over 60 years of age showed the biggest level of damage among all the age categories. Although the findings of this study are not very relevant, they must still be taken into consideration. The amount of brain cell damage was not the same on all the participants because it is dependent on every individual’s brain functions, lifestyle, alimentation and brain repair mechanisms.
Scientists also grew brain cells which they subjected to simulated stress and ageing factors. However, preventing damage and restoring the functions of damaged brain cells by controlling the proteins that stimulate recovery of the brain is only at the experimental stage. Until such time that significant progress is achieved in this field of medical research, the best way we can take care of our brains is to follow what doctors recommend which include:
Do some form of physical activity on a regular basis.
Live a healthy life. Take up a sport as it stimulates both your thinking and reflexes. Physical exercise is a necessary drug for people above the age of 50. Activities such as jogging and aerobics are ideal. Exercise encourages the production of important substances needed in brain activity, stimulates the creation of new neural bonds, and strengthens the existing blood vessels that connect to our brain.
Stimulate your mind.
Intellectual activity helps to keep our brain in good condition. Some of the activities include mind games, reading and math activities. If you relax too much, your brain will get used to it and you will begin to have difficulty with simple tasks such as computing how much you have to pay when you buy things. Get rid of stress factors as much as you can because negative emotions may lead to brain damage.
Eat a well-balanced diet.
Choose your food well. Eat a lot of protein rich foods and be sure you take the vitamins you need. Vitamin E is very good as it helps maintain brain activity. Smokers and people who live in polluted areas really need it. A switch to a healthy lifestyle can make a very big difference in how your senior years will be like. If you want to live a happy and dignified life as an elderly person, make the necessary changes in your lifestyle and diet. Do not allow yourself to fade away, live life to the full till the very end!
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Unfortunately, it cannot be avoided. Even as you read this you are ageing, all of us are, all the time! The thing about it is that there comes a point in our lives, usually when we hit middle age, whenthephysical signs of ageing become more noticeable. If you have come to that stage and are worried about how much worse it’s going to get, then you need to learn and apply some anti-ageing strategies. Contrary to what some advertisers have us believe, there has so far been no miraculous cure that has been created that can make you look 10-20 years younger.
Anti-ageing strategies target not only the exterior of your body but the interior of your body and your mind as well. For starters, your main external anti-ageing strategy is to have a good skincare program (and this includes hair care). Your skin is what people see and notice so it is important that it looks bright and attractive. This means that you have to cleanse, tone, exfoliate and moisturize your skin two times a day (morning and evening). It is also necessary to apply a mask or scrub gel weekly or fortnightly, depending on your age and skin type.
Other anti-ageing strategies that include protecting your skin from skin damage caused by the sun and cigarette smoking; eating a balanced diet in order to control your weight; exercising regularly which will not only benefit your skin but your body as well. You don’t have to work out in the gym because you can also walk, jog or swim and get still get the exercise you need.
For the interior of your body make sure that you keep yourself always well-hydrated. Drink lots of water. It hydrates the skin and eliminates toxins faster. Get enough sleep to give your body as well as your organs time to regenerate. Get periodic overall health check-ups. Make sure you undergo all your age-recommended tests. After age 40 and sometimes even younger, hormones begin to play a very important role as far as one’s health is concerned thus they should always be at the normal limits.
Lastly, employ anti-ageing strategies to keep your mind young. You have to constantly stimulate your brain to keep it active and alert. Find ways to reduce stress and learn to enjoy the simple things in life. Do not allow any negativity to enter your mind. Believe that you can do it and it will. You can have a youthful appearance despite your chronological age it you just put these anti-ageing strategies into good use.
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