Anti-Aging

Are a lower libido, achy joints, and a grumpy mood guaranteed side-effects of growing older? With these small lifestyle changes you can make sure the answer is no. Myth: Creaky, achy joints are unavoidable Actually, not exercising is what makes achy joints inevitable. When Australian researchers at the Monash University Medical School looked at women

Stop some of these moves, and you might slow down the hands of time. Bingeing on your favorite shows Calling all House of Cards fans—your love for TV marathons may chip away at your brain. According to a study published in a 2016 issue of Neurology, a lack of physical activity during middle age has

Have you stopped eating pickles because you can’t get the jar open? Are your pants tight in the waist but loose on your legs? We’ve got news for you… You have hair loss—and not just on your head Seeing a little (or a lot) of scalp peeking through your hairline is a well-known sign of

These two anti-aging powerhouses are similar, yet different. One is stronger and FDA tested, but the other can provide good results over time. When hearing about anti-aging skin care, you’re bound to hear a couple of ingredients pop up time and time again: retinol vs. retinoids. They sound similar and both have wrinkle-fighting power, but

Eat the foods that slow signs of skin aging, increase bone density, keep our minds clear and our hearts pumping with good health. Carrots These veggies supply a hearty helping of beta carotene, and that’s valuable: “Beta carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, a critical nutrient for skin health that also slows skin aging,”

Vampire facial This technique gained notoriety from the Keeping Up With the Kardashians episode in which Kim gets a new anti-aging treatment that leaves her face spotted with blood, the “vampire facial,” or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, utilizes the body’s own growth factors to regenerate tissue and promote collagen production. “During this procedure, blood is

While the exact location of the fountain of youth still eludes us, these expert-approved anti-aging secrets can lengthen your life span. Deep-six the sugar When it comes to aging, sugar is public health enemy No. 1, says Troy, Michigan–based plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD, author of The Age Fix: A Leading Plastic Surgeon Reveals How

New research finds evidence about the best supplements for health. Most Americans aren’t getting the vitamins and minerals they need to promote a long and healthy life, warns a new article published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “Our diet is terrible, from the point of view of getting the nutrients that we

Many people think that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, genes play a much smaller role than originally believed. It turns out that environmental factors like diet and lifestyle are key. Here are 13 habits linked to a long life. 1. Avoid overeating The link between calorie intake and longevity currently generates a