Active Seniors Magazine Issue 16 Fall 2021

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WELLNESS

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Want to Maintain Youthful Skin? TRY THESE ANTI-AGING HACKS

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he signs of aging will catch up with everyone before they know it, and you are likely wondering what steps you can take to prevent this. Fortunately, you have many options from which to choose when your mission is to keep your skin looking fresh and clear. As long as you follow the right plan each day, your skin can look its best for years to come. Each time you step outside of your home, the sun's harmful rays will take a toll on your skin, and you will want to safeguard yourself. Even if you don't plan on being outside for long, using sunscreen is vital if you don't want to age sooner than needed. Wearing a sunblock with a sun protection factor of 45 will get the

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job done, and you can place your bottle by the door if you need help remembering. If you would like to keep your skin in good shape, you will need to keep an eye on the foods that you eat. Processed foods are difficult for your body to break down and can accelerate the aging process, but making a few changes to your diet can help. Replace unhealthy snacks with fruits and vegetables if you care about the way you look. As far as keeping fine lines and wrinkles away is concerned, stress is one of your biggest enemies. Stress can cause your body to produce cortisol, which is a chemical that can damage your skin cells. If you want to keep those feelings under control,

By Dorothy Solu

try implementing a meditation routine in your daily schedule. Rather than investing a lot of time into the process, you can enjoy the advantages of meditation by sitting in a quiet room for five minutes each day, taking slow and deep breaths as your thoughts fade away. When finding the top anti-aging strategies is on your


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