7 Easy Anti-Aging Tips - Health and Wellness Nashville

Here is an excerpt of a great and helpful article by Brian Syuki (@ifocusonfitness) on www.care2.com

1. Apply sunscreen when going outside. Research shows that sunscreen can help keep your skin looking younger and even lower risk of skin cancer.

2. Meditate every day. It’ll give you lots of energy and lower your stress levels. Stress is one of the biggest accelerators of aging. It shortens telomeres (a compound that is part of the cell), which consequently shortens your lifespan.

3. Dance to stay young. Dancing may not take wrinkles off your face, but it’ll keep your brain young. According to a recent study, dancing has a stronger anti-aging effect on the brain compared to endurance training.

4. Get enough sleep. Research shows that people who don’t get enough sleep have reduced skin elasticity and uneven pigmentation.

5. Sleep on your back. Pressing your face against the pillow causes sleep lines, which can turn into wrinkles as time goes by. The best way to prevent sleep lines is to sleep on your back.

6. Do not use straws. Straws can come in handy, especially when drinking drinks that are harsh on the teeth like lemon water. However, using them regularly can cause wrinkles around the mouth.

7. Drink plenty of water. Drinking enough water has so many benefits. Water can even boost mental performance according to a recent study. Drink at least 10 glasses of water a day.

For the rest of the anti-aging checklist and lots of useful advice go to www.care2.com