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Want Stay Youthful? Do These Things Regularly

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Here are some things you should religiously do if you want to stay looking youthful. This article shows you how to maintain your youthful lifestyle.

Forget ageing gracefully—here’s how to age youthfully. Keep a healthy glow, a spring in your step, and a radiant appearance with sure fire tips. The tips below show you how to maintain a youthful lifestyle by doing these things regularly. If possible, make them habits that form a part of your lifestyle, and watch people ask for your secrets to youth.

Here's What To Do To Maintain A Youthful Lifestyle

Catch Enough Sleep

Want Stay Youthful? Do These Things Regularly

Your skin can begin to wrinkle and sag early if you make a habit of missing sleep. That's partly because your body releases more cortisol when you're up. Cortisol is a "stress hormone" that breaks down the collagen that keeps your skin smooth and springy. Try to set up a quiet, soothing bedtime ritual with regular hours. And avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics before you go to bed.

Stay Out Of The Sun

how to maintain your youthful lifestyle

Some sunlight is good for you, but soaking up too many UV rays damages collagen in your skin. And this may cause your body to make too much of a protein called elastin. You might notice your skin start to thicken and develop a rough feel with deep wrinkles and varied color (age spots). If you must be in the sun, cover up with hats, and sunglasses.

Moisturize Your Skin Regularly

If your skin dries out, it can give you the rough and scaly look of an older person. Wash your skin once or twice a day. Try to be fairly gentle because hard scrubbing can irritate it. Use a mild cleanser without alcohol or other ingredients that could inflame, roughen, or dry out your skin. Moisturize with cream twice a day to help seal in moisture that keeps you looking young.

Eat Healthy

how to maintain your youthful lifestyle

The right foods help your body prevent heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses that sap your youthful energy. Consider the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. It's good for your brain, too. You may have to cut back a little on fatty red meat, but you'll get healthy fats from foods like fish, nuts, olive oil, and avocado, as well as plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Exercise Regularly

Want Stay Youthful? Do These Things Regularly

 

Regular physical activity is a key way to keep yourself feeling young. It strengthens your muscles, boosts your energy, and improves your mood. Moving around keeps your brain sharp and lessens the risk of age-related diseases like heart disease. You don't need to go to a gym or join a rugby team. Some brisk walking, yard work, or even dancing is just fine. 30 minutes on most days of the week should do the trick.

Have a Social Network

how to maintain your youthful lifestyle

Staying connected with friends and family can help you stay young at heart. It can boost your emotional and physical health, too. It helps stave off anxiety, depression, and the dementia linked to old age, including Alzheimer's disease. And when you look for a community, remember, it's the quality of your social connections that matter, not the quantity.

Watch Your Blood Pressure

Want Stay Youthful? Do These Things Regularly

High blood pressure raises your risk of age-related problems like vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease, probably because it damages the tiny blood vessels in your brain. People who control their blood pressure with diet, exercise, and medication seem to be able to slow or prevent this brain decline.

Resource: WebMD

Also read: How To Teach Your Kids A Healthy Lifestyle, At Home And At School

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