5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR LOOKING AND FEELING YOUNGER AS YOU GET OLDER

Feeling younger, even as we are aging, is possible. Whether we like it or not, aging is a natural process. Embracing it is to our benefit. While we cannot turn back the hands of time, we can still do a lot to ensure that we look and feel our best. Many people might think that looking younger means means the purchasing of expensive products and procedures. But, it’s not. By starting today to adopt a few of the right habits, you can slow the hand of time. So, if you are concerned about the appearance of the aging process and the aches, and pains that go along with it, consider the following tips.

Eat more fruits and veggies.

We’ve all heard of the importance of eating a fruits and vegetables in abundance. But you may not know that they help alkalize our body and detoxify our liver. In addition, their essential nutrients support the immune system and help us easily fight off many ailments.

Although healthy eating is essential, many may find the process challenging to maintain. Fortunately, there are food programs for seniors that can help you eat healthier and help us begin feeling younger.

Take care of your skin.

The first thing that most people notice as they age, is their skin. It is actually the first part of the body to reveal the results of unhealthy habits.

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to give your skin the glow it needs even into old age. First, you can combine fruits and veggies with essential foods proven to make the skin glow. Foods like fatty fish, avocados, walnuts, sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, broccoli, tomatoes, and red or yellow bell peppers, all which are essential to your skin’s health.

Besides eating the right foods, it is important to take the time to treat your skin well. For example, take steps to protect your skin by using the right skin products. Apply sunscreen anytime you are going outside to help prevent long-term skin damage. Use skin products that contain antioxidants, as they stimulate the renewal of collagen. Also, use an exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and your skins appearance will have you looking and feeling younger.

Practice good posture and exercise regularly.

Exercise has extensive health benefits that are well known. But, besides helping us stay fit and healthy, exercising also releases endorphins. These are known as the “feel good” hormones responsible for improving energy levels and boosting are feeling of wellbeing. Exercise is essential for reducing depression and relieving the stress that may come with aging.

Regular exercise is also the best way to build muscle, which is crucial as you age. The older you get, the more muscle you tend to lose due to the natural degeneration process. You can use regular exercise and resistance training as an effective way to prevent or slow down muscle degeneration.

Resistance training is an effective way to increase your strength and mass. But if going to the gym is not an option for you, there are several exercises you can do in the comfort of your home. Many free videos are available online to help you get started.

Maintain a positive attitude.

The older we get, the more responsibilities we tend to take on. From job pressures and financial concerns, to relationship, family difficulties, it is easy to fall prey to stress and depression. That alone is enough to make many people worried and concerned as they age. Add to that the underlying stress of national and global issues and it’s tough to stay positive!

However, according to a Yale University study, people who maintain a positive mindset towards aging live about 7.5 years longer. On the contrary, constant worry and apprehension that lead to depression, can peel away some of your years.

Combine regular exercise with a fun hobby, a lot of rest, and great company for a more positive attitude.

Quit unhealthy habits.

If you need more reasons to quit certain unhealthy habits like smoking and consuming too much alcohol, this is it. Studies have shown that alcohol abuse and smoking seriously impact your brain function, and often leads to premature mental aging.

In addition, ensure that you keep your body hydrated. Drinking sufficient water helps prevent our skin from looking saggy and wrinkled. Water also helps flush our systems and get rid of toxins. It is recommended that we drink at least eight glasses (or three to four liters) of water every day.

Looking younger and feeling healthy, even as the years pile up, is possible when we incorporate these healthy habits into our day to day life.