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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR AGEING WITH GRACE AND DIGNITY

40 is probably the point in your life where you will realize that you're technically getting old, and this is especially true if you have older children at this point. Life can really start to speed up from this point on, and what makes it worse is that 20 years came and went in an instant. Focus on your aging now, and work to enjoy your elder years by implementing some of these tips:
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REVERSE COMMON SIGNS OF AGEING WITH AN INJECTION OF BOTOX

Botox injections have been safely used for some years now, and it's become one of the most popular anti-ageing treatments on the market, due to its safety and effectiveness. But we must always remember that despite Botox's popularity and its increasing use, the treatment is still a medical procedure, and only a fully trained and highly experienced cosmetic doctor or nurse practitioner should carry out this treatment.
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ONE-THIRD OF AMERICAN DADS WANT TO PREVENT SIGNS OF AGING

No, this isn't a dad joke: New research from Mintel has revealed that 34% of American dads who use personal care products say they care about preventing the signs of aging, compared to 26% of male personal care product users overall.
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FIVE STRATEGIES FOR DRINKING MORE WATER  

We all know that we need to hydrate our bodies for OPTIMAL HEALTH. Drinking water helps us maintain the balance of our bodily fluids. Our bodies are composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.
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INCREASE IN MARKER OF INFLAMATION FROM MID TO LATE LIFE LINKED WITH DEMENTIA

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have added to evidence that rising and chronic inflammation as measured by a biomarker in the blood in middle and late age are linked to visible structural changes in the brains of people with poor cognition and dementia.
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ALLERGY AND SENSITIVE SKIN REMEDIES

Anti aging Skincare products are meant to slow down the aging effect and preserve the youth. Sadly to say, that does not work well for those have sensitive skin. When apply the normal skincare products to their sensitive skin over a long period of time, it will cause uncomfortableness to their skin. Rashes and parched skin entailing when the sensitive skin is under the non-hypoallegenic skincare products during normal daily use.
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HOW TO BOOST HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE NATURALLY FOR PRO-AGEING BENEFITS

Aging is a universal phenomenon and it affects all living beings. In humans, the main cause of aging is supposed to be the slow down in the production of HGH or human growth hormone. Scientists and medics are known to have claimed that aging can be reversed to a large extent by enhancing growth hormone production in your body.
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A QUICK AND EASY FACIAL CARE GUIDE FOR GUYS

If you think a facial skincare regime is something that’s just for women, you’re not alone. A lot of guys think this way…and a lot of guys are missing out on the benefits of instituting this kind of routine in their daily lives.
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HOW TO EAT AND DRINK LIKE AN ITALIAN

Italy’s passion for the table has created some of the world’s most popular dishes, and along the way the rituals for best enjoying them. While Italians are enthusiastic and accepting hosts, they also admire those who “fare la bella figura”—make a good impression— by learning how to navigate their culinary landscape.
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PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM THE SUN ON YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR RUN

Sun protection is so important. While it's always top-of-mind when doing outdoor activities like picnicking at the beach or laying out by the pool, it should also be a priority when exercising outdoors, especially when long distance running. Sun protection is crucial to avoid ageing and skin pigmentation. Beyond cosmetic issues, sun exposure can also be the culprit behind lowered immune systems, eye damage, and even skin cancer.
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IF YOUR DIET IS TOO HARD, IT’S PROBABLY WRONG FOR YOU

Most people equate going on a diet with suffering. Hunger is expected, feeling grumpy, sweating like a pig at the gym, eating rabbit food, feeling stressed just walking past a bakery and not knowing what to eat, or having people around you who are eating all the things you like. The easiest diet of all, which takes no effort at all, and the tastiest of them all, is to eat whatever you like, whenever you like!
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HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY MEMORY AND A HEALTHY BRAIN

How has your memory been lately? As good as ever? Remember names easily? Find the word you want quickly? The hard truth as you get older is - probably not. Loss of brain cells starts in adulthood, and by the time we're 50, we're losing 1% of our brain each year. And losing cells in our brain is not like losing the other weight we so often want to get rid of!
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BAKED FALAFEL BURGERS (RECIPE)

These burgers are super versatile! Serve them on pita for a more traditional falafel feel, atop greens for a seriously substantial salad, or wrapped in chard for a naturally gluten-free option. This recipe is simple, requiring just 7 ingredients.
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YOU REALLY CAN THINK YOURSELF YOUNG

It turns out there may be some truth behind it, new research suggests people who feel younger than they are have fewer signs of ageing in their brain compared the those who feel older. People who feel younger than they are have fewer signs of ageing in the brain.
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HOW TO FIND THE BEST SKINCARE BRAND

If you have been reading skincare reviews you know there are two kinds: reviews that the companies make themselves, and ones that the people actually using the products write. You have to keep in mind, that a skincare review written by the company itself is just marketing.
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PREVENT NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES DISEASES IN MATURE MEN

There are many reason why men in their midlife lack the adequate levels of certain nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, CoQ10, ubiquinol, omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins D3, B12 and K2. Usually men with busy lives have a lot of stress which can deplete key nutrients from their body.
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REALLY IMPORTANT REASONS TO SLEEP WELL

A sleep study, reported in the Dr Amen podcast analysed the effects of sleep deprivation of target shooting accuracy. 7 hours sleep resulted in 78% accuracy; 6 hours was just 50% accuracy; 5 hours dropped to 28% accuracy and 4 hours plummeted to a low 14% accuracy. 
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PRO-AGEING – HEALING & JUNK FOOD

Any time your body is attempting to heal itself, it needs the very best circumstances possible. Clean air, clean safe, dry housing, clean water and good nutrition. Healing with a junk food diet is very difficult. It's like trying to do it in a dirty environment.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING ANTI-AGEING SUPPLEMENTS

Staying youthful and healthy is what everyone strives to achieve. Unfortunately, aging is a natural process that you will have to deal with sooner or later. Luckily, even with the natural process taking its toll on your looks and health, leading a healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways of reversing the effects of aging.
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HOW LONG YOU WANT TO LIVE ?

Most people would like to live longer. In fact, given the attention it receives, adding years to life seems to be popular. There's even an Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine whose focus seems to be how to add years to life.
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LIES YOU’VE BEEN TOLD ABOUT SKINCARE REVIEWS

What is the best skincare brand that can give you back youthful and smooth looking skin? Skincare reviews are really easy to get in plenty. This article shall give you privileged facts that you must look to choose the best skincare brand that shall position you apart from the ignorant masses. While exploring for the best skincare brand, it is important to note that you don't fall into the trap of the hyped up skincare reviews.
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LUNG-LOVING HERBS EVERY EX-SMOKER NEEDS

The tobacco leaves used in cigarette production contain radioactive materials that can build up over time and predispose a smoker to higher chances of cancer.  The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 6 million people are killed by tobacco each year, with 600,000 deaths from exposure to secondhand smoke.
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HOW MEN CAN FIND THE BEST SKINCARE PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET TODAY ?

Male skincare used to be a simple and straightforward thing. At its best, skincare for men meant a bar of soap or moisturizing foam for shaving and aftershave to follow. But this has changed radically over the past few years and men may be unsure how to find the best skincare products for their needs. Now there are new lines of male skincare products being created every day.
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TURN BACK THE CLOCK ON YOUR HEART 20 YEARS WITH EXERCISE

According to a new study, even if you've been pretty much a couch potato for most your life, it's not too late. You can still get in shape now in late middle-age and help your heart function as if it were 20 years younger. The study published in the American Heart Association's journal, Circulation, looked at healthy but sedentary people between the ages of 45 and 64.
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“BEAUTY JUNKIES” BY ALEX KUCZYNSKI (BOOK REVIEW BY LISA BELLANTONI)

In search of the thinnest thighs, perkiest breasts, smoothest faces, whitest teeth, and skinniest, most perfect toes in America: New York Times Style reporter Kuczynski injects her experiences as both participant and observer into these revelations about the costly and painful business of fighting off age and battling imperfections through cosmetic surgery.
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THE PERFECT SHAVE EXPLAINED BY A DERMATOLOGIST

There is no shortage of men’s razors and other shaving tools on the market, but do any of them offer the perfect shave? According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s less about which tools you use, and more about your shaving preparation and technique. “The perfect shave is a combination of art and trial and error,” said board-certified dermatologist Robert Anolik, MD, FAAD.
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SEVEN WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN THAT WON’T MAKE YOUR ROUTINE ANNOYING

If you have any kind of trouble with your skin, the process of a good skincare routine and finding the right (priced) skincare products is a real feat. Just wading through all the peels, exfoliants, masks, moisturizers, and acids on the market is enough to make a girl throw in the skincare towel all together.
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THINKS YOU’LL REGRET WHEN YOU’RE OLD

There are certain things in life you will regret when you get older. The life you are living now might totally change. How you are currently living might affect how you will be living years later.When younger we make various choices without the future in mind. Sometimes those choices bite us in our mid-life. These are some of the things one might regret:
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THE HEALING BENEFITS OF TURMERIC (CURCUMIN)

Turmeric has been around for more than 4,000 years and its healing properties are well documented. There are over 6,000 research and peer reviewed studies on the effects of turmeric and its wonder compound curcumin.
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HYPOALLERGENIC SKINCARE

If you're one of thousands of people who suffer from red and itchy skin and you haven't switched to hypoallergenic skincare, you may want to read the labels on your products. Big name skincare products are loaded with chemicals that could be causing you harm.
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THE CONNECTION BETWEEN GUT HEALTH AND SKIN

Pretty much anything that malfunctions on the outside of our bodies indicates something has gone wrong on the inside; skin included. Sure, there are a ton of factors to consider like general sensitivity, acne, and allergies—but even some of those things can link directly to our gut.
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HEALTH SPAN VS. LIFE SPAN

The there is a lot of interest in extending the life span of humans with pharmaceutical companies in a race to produce drugs which will have us living to well over 100 years on average. Yet in spite of all the hype we are not any closer in part because of the incredible complexity of the task.
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HOW TO REDUCE FACIAL SKIN SAGGING 

Frankly, the worst nightmare for many women is the idea of getting old - isn't it? Sagging facial skin is one of the major indications the ageing is affecting the looks of woman and man. So, what to do about it? Do you feel like pulling, or lifting your skin whenever you look in the mirror? If yes, then it's time to do something about your sagging skin problem.
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THE BENEFITS IN ANTIOXIDANTS FOR ANTI-AGING IN SKIN HEALTH

It is widely known that a diet rich in antioxidants has amazing benefits for anti aging and skin health. Antioxidants can be found in vitamin supplements or in skin care products. But what are antioxidants? How do they benefit your skin?
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TURNS OUT DUDES ARE SEARCHING FOR THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH TOO

Women in their mid-20s and older have been getting their faces injected with Botox since the late '90s. Short for Botulinum Toxin, the injectable formula temporarily paralyzes muscles, keeping your face from intensifying smile lines, crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, and the "11" that commonly forms between brows.
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SMOOTHING THE ROAD TO TRANSITION

We would like to point out that FRAME® line, we also carry products that are formulated for transgender men and women in order to respond to their specific skin care needs, which is something that makes us quite unique in the market. Whether you are a transitioning (transgender) man or woman, the treatments and surgeries that can help you reach your goals can also be the source of drastic skin changes.
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EVERYTHING ABOUT DRY SKIN

Dry skin is a very common skin condition characterized by a lack of the appropriate amount of water in the most superficial layer of the skin, the epidermis. While dry skin tends to affect males and females equally, older individuals are typically much more prone to dry skin.
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FOODS WITH MORE CALCIUM THAN A GLASS OF MILK

You’re old enough now that your mom isn’t nagging you at dinner to drink your milk for strong bones, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to get in your daily dose of calcium. Getting your daily dose of calcium isn’t just important when you’re young.
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HOW TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE AS YOU AGE

What is a positive body image? It's feeling good about the way your body looks, and how it functions. However, as we age, changes occur, maybe not for the better. They can negatively affect our self-image.
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STEPS TO PERFECT BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Most of us are familiar with the basic steps to a skincare regime: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer but there must be more to it or almost everyone would be walking around with perfect skin. Searching this topic on the web, results in a lot of simplistic information.
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HOW TO GET READY TO GROW OLD

Growing old is for everyone - yep, even you - so it could be a good idea to prepare for that time. You think you're always going to be as young as you are now, but it doesn't work that way. While 70 might seem a long way off, you'll get there soon and have no idea where the time went. Here's what you can do to ready yourself.
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TEN PRO-AGEING BENEFITS OF WATER

We all know that water is an extremely important nutrient for survival. But besides keeping us alive or just quenching our thirst, it can do a number of things in our bodies to keep us healthy and to help fight the aging process. Many experts say the average person should drink about 64 ounces of water per day.
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HOW TO GET RID OF WRINKLES UNDER YOUR EYES AND DARK CIRCLES:

It is not a surprise to get dark circles under the eyes especially when you are deprived of sleep but it is definitely an eye-opener once you see under eye wrinkles. Aside from making you look older than you actually are, it makes you look tired too.
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FACTOR AFFECTING SKIN AGEING AND HOW TO CURE THEM

Skin is a body part that is exposed to several kinds of harsh forces like the weather, sun or other factors and skin aging is a reality as we all face it. There are several factors that result in skin aging like out diet, lifestyle, obesity, stress and sun exposure, which gives us problems like pigmentation, dark spots, acne or wrinkles.
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EXERCISE: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Let's face it. Our bodies change as we get older. We don't exercise as much. We lose muscle mass. This slows down our metabolism and lowers our energy level. Our balance starts to suffer. None of this happens overnight. It's a slow, gradual part of the aging process. And, an inevitable part of the aging process... or is it?
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WHY AGEING IS LIKE SUPERANNUATION

When you are 20 years old you are most likely quite uninterested in superannuation or anti-aging. And even if you have some interest you only need to make small deposits into your super fund or health account to reap significant benefits in the distant future. But let's say you are 50 years old and you don't have any super.
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COMMON HEALTHY ACTIVITIES TO SLOW AGEING

Researchers in the field of gerontology support the positive effect of the following life activities on our health and aging. Since a high stress environment is dangerous to health and longevity, the practice of mental approaches to reduce stress are the cost effective and safe way to control stress, and have been proven effective for centuries. An active life -having a reason for living- can prolong life.
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A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

A good night's sleep is so important. To wake up refreshed and feeling you have actually been to bed, is for me a luxury I haven't enjoyed for months. I have had a series of disruptions and ill-heath for the last 9 months; but this morning I awoke feeling alive, having slept soundly for the first time in ages.
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THE POLLINO NATIONAL PARK

Italy's largest national park, the Pollino National Park, straddles Basilicata and Calabria regions and covers 1960 sq km. It acts like a rocky curtain separating the region from the rest of Italy and has the richest repository of flora and fauna in the south.
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AGE IS NO EXCUSE

The continued growth of social media sees people of all ages sharing their thoughts and other information. And in most cases those thoughts are unedited: no one checks what finishes up in the public domain.
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