Written by Ageless Moms on April 29th, 2009
In a study called Factors Contributing to the Facial Aging of Identical Twins, a team of doctors from the Department of Plastic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University studied the effects of lifestyle and environment on the facial aging process of 186 sets of twins. Although the study looked at multiple factors in lifestyle and environment, smoking and sun exposure were extremely significant to the aging process. Specifically, here are the results: Read the rest of this entry »
Written by Ageless Moms on April 29th, 2009
One of the biggest challenges of dating is feeling confident and looking fabulous. To give us some help with that, Jackie Silver spills her best anti-aging beauty secrets. If Jackie looks familiar, you’ve probably seen her on TV as the nationally-syndicated DAYTIME show’s beauty expert or read her column in the Tampa Tribune.
What are the top three things women should do right now to start Aging Backwards
Jackie:
1) Get some rest! 7-8 hours of sleep is mandatory – our bodies “tune up” when we’re sleeping. Sleep is very important for balanced hormones. Women over 40, try melatonin to fall asleep and stay asleep (it’s also used for jet-lag.) You can find Melatonin at your local health food store.
2) Get up off the couch! Exercise is the Fountain of Youth. When people hear the words “anti-aging,” they tend to think of face creams or lasers or even plastic surgery, but there is a myriad of other aspects of “Aging Backwards” and exercise is one of the most important ones. Not only does working out benefit the heart and lungs, increase strength and muscle tone and keep the body lean, but it also helps to lower stress levels, improve sleep and mood, get rid of toxins and actually makes the skin look younger by increasing circulation and delivering nutrients to skin cells. Talk about multi-tasking…
3) You’re sweet enough – cut down on sugar! Experts believe that a lifetime of overeating sugar can cause wrinkles by damaging collagen. A high-sugar diet also affects the type of collagen you have — another factor in how resistant skin is to wrinkling. The most abundant collagen types in the skin are I, II and III, with type III being the most stable and long-lasting. Glycation, the process that occurs when you eat sugar, turns type III collagen into type I, which is more fragile, making the skin look and feel less supple. It also leaves you more vulnerable to sun damage. Read the rest of this entry »
Written by Ageless Moms on April 28th, 2009
As a busy mom it can be a challenge to get yourself and your child(ren) ready to face the day on a limited time schedule. Follow these helpful tips to make mornings go more smoothly for a stress-free start to your day.
1. Follow the same consistent routine each day so your children know what to expect.
2. Get up before your kids do to exercise or have a quiet cup of coffee.
3. Get showered and dressed before your kids wake up. Read the rest of this entry »
