At 35-40 Years Old: Aging or "Avoidable Deterioration"

Around 35-40 years old many of us are seeing what we believe to be signs of aging. Time for action and damage control.

Physical changes that show as early as 35-40 are better called "avoidable deterioration." Aging in general gets blamed for too much too often.

Unavoidable signs of aging come later- maybe in your 50's. Even those can be mitigated by healthy habits.

If you're 35-40 years old and seeing thing you don't like you could be seeing a "result" from either too few effective good habits or too many bad ones held for too long.

Make a clear distinction between natural healthy aging verses the cumulative effects of too few good habits and too many not so good habits.

You can easily tweak your choices and start nipping in the bud the avoidable unattractive results you're experiencing.

You can improve your body regardless of what age you start. I've witnessed an 82 year old woman develop muscles from strength training. The sooner you start the easier it is to get visible results you'll be thrilled with.

Everything's easier if you never allow your condition to get bad to the extreme. If all you need to do is shape up what you have that's easier than dropping a lot of weight and then shaping up what remains.

What you need to know is staying in shape doesn't take as much exercise and time (or unpleasantness) as you think. What it really takes is doing a little something for your body consistently every day, along with healthy food choices perhaps 90% of the time.

Consistency does 2 important things:
1. creates the phenomenon of cumulative effect, thereby increasing the value of even a short workout.
2. firmly establishes a habit and is critical to sustaining one.

Avoid thinking in terms of self-denial. Add good new choices instead. It's possible to reduce bad choices as a direct result of adding good choices.

Effective exercises can be creatively incorporated into any day- regardless of your schedule or your budget.

Find out what works for you. Getting on a scale may discourage you. Instead of getting on a scale and having your day ruined by a number you could try on the clothing item that once fit you well. Try it on periodically to check your progress. Your scale won't recognize positive internal results that start immediately when you eat right and work out. It can't discern that you're converting fat to muscle.

Most women don't like the appearance of the back side of their thighs. Solution: take 30 seconds every day/7 days per week/ 52 weeks each year. Using a pair of hand held weights that you keep in your bedroom do a great strength movement called "dead-lifts." Look online for instructional videos. They've been around for a long time. It's impossible to make this choice without getting results- as long as you don't quit too soon. You may have to hide your mirror if you find yourself checking it too soon or too often.

From now on make dead-lifts a part of your life. Do them before or after you brush your teeth. If that's the only part of your body you want to work on then fine. Chances are you'll add another movement to your repertoire. Once you get used to it you'll find yourself saying "this feels so good." Soon you'll feel muscle developing and next you'll see results.

By the way, as I've been typing these words you are now reading I've gotten up from the computer several times to do some kind of strength movement using dumbbells. The movements feel good for multiple reasons. You can rid your body of discomfort from tension at the same time as you're maintaining muscle. Everything isn't about looks.

Fitness begins with consciousness. Consciousness expands into choices. Choices become habits. Habits create lifestyle.

At 35-40 years old you are still so incredibly young- young enough to recover from the effects of not having made healthy choices up to this point. Start now- today. No one ever says they regret becoming healthy. Don't confuse healthy aging with avoidable deterioration.

Frankie O'Brien started exercising moderately when she was just 13 old. Now a 63 year old mother of 4 she says it's nice to wear the same size clothes as when she was in high school. Read her fitness philosophy at her blog http://www.getfitwithfrankie.com or visit http://www.fithealthylady.com to watch easy to learn strength training videos.

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Age Gracefully With These Simple Tips And Techniques

One of the easiest ways to achieve slow aging is by eating the right types of food. This can be done by eating vegetables that are high in antioxidants, which protect our body from oxidative stress. This results in having a body that has clearer skin and ages slower than normal.

It might be harder as you age to take care of things as you used to. Now is the time to simplify. This could be as easy as cleaning out a drawer or even a closet. Once you have seen that you can reduce the clutter, and get rid of things that don't serve a purpose any longer, you can then move on to other parts of your life that need simplification.

Get the proper amount of water each day! This is important as the years go by! Without proper hydration, your body will react in terrible ways. It could lead to things as serious as seizures, brain damage or even death. Buy a large jug that will hold eight glasses of water and fill it each morning. Make sure that it is empty by the time you go to bed.

As you start getting older, your metabolism slows down. So if you aren't at a weight you are comfortable with now, it will be even harder to keep your weight under control as you age. Take up exercise and get moving regularly, preferably 3 to 4 days a week.

A key to aging well is to maintain a good relationship with your physician. By getting yearly preventative checkups as well as any checkups that are necessary in between, you are taking a proactive approach to aging. There are many diseases that when caught early are highly treatable. Early disease treatment will definitely slow down your aging process.

Don't overeat! Overeating is one of the most common factors in shortening your life span. You don't want to starve yourself, but you should be conscious of the amount of calories you're taking in each day. Check with your doctor and find out the amount of calories you should be taking in based on your age, gender, and body type, and try to stick to that number.

Try to remember that aging is a part of life, not a disease or illness! Bodies do become more vulnerable to common infectious diseases during aging, so taking care of yourself and getting adequate exercise will help you feel youthful. Keeping active is very important to keep your body strong and your mind sharp.

As you become older you will start to find parts of your body not working as well as they used to. For some things, it is possible to take medication but for others, you will simply have to accept these facts. It can be hard to accept but the faster you do the easier it will be for you.

In order to keep the signs of aging at bay, you need to avoid overeating and stuffing yourself until full. Do not starve yourself, but there is no better way to slow aging and extend life than cutting back on the calories. Just as a rule of thumb, avoid overeating in any situation.

Sign up to a new class. It is never too late to learn something new, so consider attending some public lectures or joining a community class. Choose a topic you are interested it, whether it is computers, gardening, crafts, philosophy, foreign languages, or quantum physics. Continuous learning will stop your mind from being idle.

Staying Young

One of the key tips to staying young is to be happy. The body reacts to stress and this stress causes physical damage. So in order to stay young and have a healthy body, your life should be filled with the things that you love and get rid of all the other stresses. Use exercising and meditation to keep young and learn to appreciate the good things in life.

A key element to staying young and looking young is to get plenty of sleep. Not only is it important on how you look each day, but it is critical to feeling your best. Everyone's ideal amount of sleep is different so determine when you feel best after different lengths of sleep over a week.

Eye Cream

Prevent wrinkles! The best way to combat aging around the eyes is to start early. Applying eye cream before even a single wrinkle appears will help to keep your healthy skin smooth and supple for as long as possible. The skin around the eyes is the most delicate of all, so take care of it!

Crows Feet

A good way to reduce the impact of lines around the eyes is to wear sunglasses. Not only does this prevent squinting and causing crows feet, but sunglasses block the sun from hitting those high wrinkle areas and damaging the skin. So wearing sunglasses has a dual effect on the anti-aging process.

In conclusion, there is plenty that you can do and plenty of things that you can omit in your life in order to make sure that you live a long, healthy, and happy life. Aging is inevitable, however, if you follow the tips in this article you can learn to deal with it in the best ways possible.

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Indoor Air Purification: How to Live Longer, Age Slower With Cleaner Air

Air and water quality has long been linked to health, with better quality generally meaning better health. It's also been proven recently and over time that poor air quality (especially poor indoor air quality) can cause various health issues, weakens our immune systems, and even cause major health issues like cancer, heart disease, as well as causing us to have lower daily energy, and even age faster.

Other than most indoor air being polluted, the real problem is that most of us are spending upwards of 90% or more of our time indoors every day, constantly breathing in these pollutants. Where do the pollutants come from? Indoor air pollutants come from a variety of sources, including, house dust, insulation fibers, fine particles from sheetrock and other materials, mold spores, chemicals from cleaning products & solvents, even pollutants coming in from the outside through the A/C system.

Constantly breathing even smaller amounts of this indoor air pollution has been shown to lead to everything from chronic inflammation in the body to various infections, to sensitivities like allergies and asthma, and premature or accelerated aging. One reason why we often feel like we don't have the energy that we used to is that many of the toxins that build in our indoor air can and do interfere specifically with the reactions that product ATP, or our main energy molecule in the cells. This lack of energy in the cells means our cells don't have the energy to get rid of toxins or process nutrients as well, which means the cells tend to break down and die faster, which contributes to looking and feeling older.

And there many other more indirect ways that air pollutants kill our daily energy, such as lowering our immune system, reducing kidney and liver function which are necessary to keep our blood clean, etc. One rule of thumb to keep in mind: the cleaner the blood, the more energy you have-and the opposite is true also. Some toxins, such as carbon monoxide, actually compete for the spot that oxygen normally takes on our red blood cells. If less red blood cells are carrying oxygen, that can easily mean lower energy, and less vital nutrients to keep our cells working well.

When the body is full of toxins, the body's actual repair mechanisms can be damaged, too, simply because many air pollutants interfere with the proper bonding of molecules and amino acids, which means weaker proteins (i.e. weaker hair, skin, nails, etc), and slower repair and healing because of less oxygen, etc. All of that means less effective repair, which frankly just makes us look and feel older. One particularly nasty toxins is Aflatoxin, a compound produced by mold. This pollutant is especially toxic and one of the most carcinogenic substances known to man. Even if you only have a little mold in your home, that little amount likely produces aflatoxins and once they build up in our bodies, they can cause liver damage, which inhibits the body's ability to clean the blood, and we already explained what happens there: Dirty blood = poor cell health & decreased ability to repair = aging.

The obvious solution to this problem is to protect yourself and your family by using quality home air purification systems or portable air purifiers to remove the pollutants so they can't bother us. And unfortunately, many people don't realize that their air conditioner filters aren't much help with regard to having safe, clean air in the home. This is because air conditioner filters 1) aren't designed to stop chemical or gas pollutants, 2) aren't able to trap the sub-micron size particles because the pore size is too large, and 3) all the pollutants stuck to the inside of the ducts after the A/C filter will continue to be distributed into your home or office every time the air conditioner turns on.

If you're going buy an air filtration system or use room air cleaners, it's important to make sure that the unit(s) has a true HEPA filter and lots of high quality carbon in the carbon filter. You really need the true HEPA filter to consistently remove those dangerous, tiny sub-micron particles like dust, dust mites, mold spores, bacteria, viruses, etc. High quality activated carbon filters are also needed, as they are the only type of filter that can remove chemical residues and aflatoxins from the air. The bottom line here is that by ensuring you're not breathing in toxins that disrupt body systems, your body will be able to keep itself clean and repair better, which means slower aging, stronger tissues, and often, longer life. Proper air filtration might actually be one of the best anti-aging weapons around, and certainly a powerful addition to your other anti-aging efforts.

For more information on the EPA's recent statement about the dangers of poor indoor air quality, click here

Hi, I'm Rex Murphy, owner of Air Purifiers and Cleaners.com. I wrote this article to help explain how to use air purification for better health, and to slow the aging process by keeping airborne toxins and pollutants out of our systems. By using top quality air purifiers with true HEPA and carbon filters, you can consistently remove over 99% of these pollutants.

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A Double-Dare!

When was the last time you did something just for the heck of it - extracted the goodness from the moment: acted spontaneously? According to Germain Greer, 'The essence of pleasure is spontaneity'.

Some people go through their lives believing that tomorrow will be better than today. Others think that yesterday was a lot better than today. Both groups eventually come to realise that John Lennon was close to the mark when he philosophised that life is what happens to us when we're busy making other plans. It doesn't matter much whether you're an adopter or adapter, life's over before you know it.

Acting spontaneously could be a good idea. Probably one of the most quoted poems capturing regrets for a life too prudently lived and lacking spontaneity is 'I'd Pick More Daisies'. The poem has been translated into many languages and is attributed to many different authors. The only thing that there is agreement about is that whomever wrote it was 80+.

I'd like to reproduce the poem for you, but that would not find favour with they who must be obeyed. The key message is not to wait until it's too late to act spontaneously to do something just for the heck of it.

If it's so, that one day our life will flash before our eyes, make sure that what we'll see is worth watching.

Our search for work-life balance must start with us: no one else can do it for us. The time is now to bite the bullet and take control of our life. Failure to sit in the driver's seat of our life will see someone else will be eager to do that for us.

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Inspiration and Awe: Tips for Aging Well, With Energy and Fun

As I jogged around my parent's retirement community in sunny Delray Beach, I breathed deeply in gratitude. To be outdoors and have escaped the brutally cold East Coast winter, even if only for a few days, felt great!

I smiled and returned the good morning greeting of the many seniors who passed me by, mostly walking, not jogging, but walking nevertheless. An occasional biker whizzed by as well. I looked out to the golf course, and saw the many groups enjoying their sport this beautiful morning. Passing the tennis courts, the predominate color scheme was white and bald.

I have been hitting this trail a few times a year for the last 14 years since my folks bought a home here. Back then, I was running away from a fear of aging, that I'm a bit embarrassed to admit, I've held onto for most of my adult life. Although I enjoyed escaping mid-winter every year to spend time with Mom & Dad in the Florida sun, I would breathe a sigh of relief each time I got back on the plane to return home.

The area represented to me everything about aging that freaked me out. I would get off the plane in the West Palm Beach airport, see the wheelchairs and canes, and feel as if I was holding my breath until back in NJ. The thought that the day would come when my body would refuse to do what I wanted it to do, was scary and overwhelming.

In some ways, that fear was one of my motivators for plugging away at my daily exercise regime, watching what I eat, and keeping self-care at the top of my daily "to-do" list. My attitude had always been, I can't control getting older, but damned if I'm not going to try to control what I can. Being in the health and fitness industry ingrained in me was the belief that so many ailments were not inevitable diseases of aging, but diseases of dis-use. Use it or lose it is one of my favorite mantras.

Now, however, I notice quite a different emotion come over me when I arrive in town. It's awe and inspiration. No matter whether I am jogging (admittedly slower than in the past), enjoying a meal in a local restaurant with the folks, or sitting by the pool writing this blog, the background sound I always here is laughter.

There is a spirit, youthful humor and enthusiasm of these folks, that abounds if you stop to listen for it. For most, there is a celebration of life, friends and community, that we younger folks often are too busy to partake in.

Mom and Dad went off this afternoon to join the 90th birthday festivities of one of their good friends. Imagine, welcoming in the ninth decade surrounded by those you love. Well, I'm not going to rush it, but I pray I am blessed to see it!

Now don't think for a minute that I am just lucky my folks are still here and well. Yes, I am incredibly lucky and blessed, but they've experienced many heart ships and health obstacles over the years.

Mom who is 93, not only has survived four cancers, but is currently going through a therapy that requires her to have IV antibiotics every single day (yes... 7 days a week!) for six weeks. It means sitting for one hour while medicine, that hopefully will cure an infection in her bones, drips into her system. Yet, she still greets me and the day with a giant smile, counts her blessings that the lab is so close by, and gets out of her appointment in time to make this afternoon's party.

Dad, who is turning 90 this spring (yes, my mom was a cougar and married a younger man) was on the tennis courts four days a week until he was 85, when a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease ended his life long love affair. It's been a battle to keep his muscles moving, and his spirits up. I am grateful and indebted to the physical therapist who comes to him four times a week and puts him through the exercises I know he would prefer not to do. But I guarantee, at some point this afternoon he will put his cane down, and take his bride of 65 years to the dance floor.

Last night, we sat at the dining room table having tea, decaf, and cake with their very dear "younger" friends. Their best buddies are in their eighth decade, so indeed younger.

Friends look after each other with a dedication and devotion that seems rare, but abides in this retirement community. I suspect this is true in many, many senior communities around the country.

I listened to stories, most filled with pride, concerning children and grandchildren's accomplishments. There were tales of the few kids who were struggling to find their way, and other friends who were currently facing health concerns. We debated the advantages and disadvantages of the "crazy world" we live in now and the dependence on technology. There was the occasional boasting about conquering computer problems, like figuring out how to sort emails into folders! But mostly we laughed. And I was reminded how much more fun it is to shmooze with folks, than talking at them on Face Book.

At breakfast, I leafed through the American Association of Retired People magazine, which so far, I have refused to join! I read that the youngest baby boomers turn 50 this year! What that means to me is my generation is closer in age to the bulk of individuals living here than any of us would like to admit.

It's probably well worth us getting to know these elders a little better, and embracing some of the lessons they have to teach. I believe these are lessons we can take to heart right now and begin having lives that feel more fulfilled and energized! Here is what I am discovering truly is the fountain of youth. I hope they will inspire you and fill your world with a bit more awe too!

1. Nurturing human connections and relationships are more important than anything else. They are the ingredients for a full and meaningful life, no matter how the body is handling the passage of time. Family, friends and community mean everything to these folks. It is their core value, and their actions support living congruently with that value.

2. Attitude and optimism is key. Adopt an attitude of the glass is always half full, never half empty. Look for the silver lining in all of life's challenges, and the burden is lightened. One of my favorite expressions, which I know I learned from Mom, is "this too shall pass."

3. Be a life-long learner. Whether it's movies, theater, lectures, books or a new game on the computer, they participate in activities that stimulate their brains.

4. As much as possible, keep moving no matter what. Our generation was blessed with all the information on how exercise can impact our future functioning. But this was relatively late in life info for most of these folks. Many of them never laced up a pair of sneakers until they were well into their 70's or 80's. They support the research that it's never too late!

5. Find the humor in all life has to offer. Nothing is more healing than a good belly laugh.

Shortly after my folks spent their first full winter down South, I asked my Dad, "So what did you think?" I have never forgotten what he said. "I saw the future, and I don't like what I see." Yes, the canes, walkers and wheelchairs are scary. So I will continue to do all I can to keep my body mobile and functional.

How lucky are we baby boomers than we have information that can impact how we age! Rather than approach exercise and health regimes as a "have to" or "I better or else," let's turn that attitude around. Next time you need a little motivation to get off the couch, be grateful that you can! And then, as Nike has told us over and over, "Just do it!"

I now look at my daily exercise as a celebration of what my body can do. I don't run away from my fear of aging, but run for my celebration of life and the future I look forward to embracing. Yes, there are many things we will not be able to control. We can only do our best to take care of ourselves and those around us. But there is a lot to look forward to, and I'm beginning to like what I see.

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Stay Ahead of the Game by Choosing the Right Wrinkle Creams

Staying young and healthy, and on the top of your game does not have to be a challenge. Your appearance does not have to show your chronological age. There is no such thing as a fountain of youth. At the same time, showing the signs of aging can be very traumatic for some people. Most people will do anything to keep those signs at bay. Don't be afraid of the lines that have appeared on your face. There are things you can do to reverse the way aging has affected your appearance. You can start with a good anti-wrinkle cream.

Anti-aging creams versus Professional Skin Treatments

Did you know that many over the counter wrinkle creams are simply lower dose versions of the same skin treatments that are prescribed by dermatologists?

All in all, if you had spent some time and money on a consultation with your medical professional you could still be getting the same results that you will get when you apply a little bit more of the wrinkle cream that you buy in your pharmacy.

Clearly this is not correct for all anti-aging items. Prior to opting for slapping on triple the amount of your present wrinkle reducing merchandise, make sure to use caution. Contacting your doctor to simply "take a look" at a new cream, however, could be an excellent decision. You could possibly save a bunch of money!

Anti-wrinkle creams key ingredients

If you are deadest on battling the wrinkles on your face and other indicators of your age, look for items that have hydroxy acids in them. Hydroxy acids are unnatural versions of the natural acids that can be found in fruits that have sugar (which is just about every fruit). These ingredients act as exfoliants to remove dead skin. In addition to banishing old, dead and dry skin, they also stimulate the dermis so that you can produce new skin. On the negative side, these particular elements also make the skin more adept to damage form the sun, so make sure to use wrinkle preventer at the same time as sunscreen (or pick a skin cream that has it in it).

Tea to reduce swelling and wrinkles

You might be surprised to find tea extracts in some creams, this is a good thing because it helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles in a way other creams can't. Tea extracts from oolong, black and green teas are power packed with antioxidants that contain anti-inflammatory properties. These are helpful especially when skin becomes inflammed and irritated. This is why beauty magazines often recommend applying damp teabags on eyes when your eyelids are puffy. They can help the swelling go down!

There is such a variety of wrinkle reductions methods it's really quite amazing. It is imperative for you to know just what ingrediendt can really help your skin stay looking youthful and healthy. Ask your doctor for advice. Of course, the most important thing you can do is your own research. Learning the important facts will help you keep your skin as vibrant at 40 as it was at 20. The knowledge you've gained from this article will arm you well for shopping for the right ingredients rather than getting sucked into products that won't work anyway.

When looking for anti-aging solutions try exploring some under eye cream for dark circles, because these will often target signs of aging such as reducing wrinkles and smoothing out lines in the face too.

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How Do I Age Gracefully?

The simple answer is... by STAYING ACTIVE.

Baby boomers who exercise on a regular basis experience better health overall, enjoy life more and are much more able to fight life-threatening diseases more effectively than those who don't exercise at all.

To be able to age gracefully, it is most important to remain active. A solid exercise program done on a regular basis will help you to maintain your health and fight off the effects of aging.

As humans age, we experience new health problems.

The metabolism slows, joints become stiffer, and bone loss occurs. Without a regular exercise program, muscle is lost, heart and lung problems develop, and there is less endurance.

While it would be nice if there were a quick fix such as a pill or an injection to halt the aging process, the truth is that a regular exercise program is the only way to keep ourselves healthy and heighten our feelings of well-being.

All of us have things we love to do and everyone wants to remain independent as long as possible so a well-thought out and professionally planned regular exercise program will benefit us in these endeavours. Even if you are extremely out of shape, it is never too late to start an exercise program. Just try some simple exercises and build up slowly.

You will begin to feel better and your life will become more enjoyable. In other words - it will be a new you!

Start out with stretching exercises. They are simple to do and can even be done while sitting in a chair. Stretching has a positive effect on both your muscles and your joints.

Make sure you choose stretches that will work on different muscle groups. Target your back, calves, thighs, arms, chest and stomach and make a point not to overdo it. You can find plenty of free programs on the internet to get you started safely but if you are not confident doing it all by yourself then employ the services of a personal trainer to get you started.

Endurance exercises provide great benefits to seniors as well. Regular activities such as gardening, swimming, biking, and walking make it simple to work into your daily routine.

The idea is to gradually increase your heart rate but not work so hard that you are unable to talk. Regular exercise that keeps your cardiovascular system moving will deliver great benefits.

It is impossible to overestimate the effects of strength training. Strong muscles increase your metabolic levels and help with weight maintenance while keeping blood sugar levels within an acceptable range. They also have a positive effect on bone density. You can use household items such as books or food cans to build strength or work out on a weight machine at a local gym.

Back problems are endemic among the baby boomer brigade. Exercises designed to strengthen your back will eliminate excruciating back pain and reduce the need for medical or surgical interventions. Your doctor can help you identify good exercises to stretch and strengthen your back. A trip to a personal trainer can also get you started in the right direction.

Problems with balance are a real dilemma because falls can lead to complications such as broken hips. Unfortunately, more than 400,000 people are hospitalized each year after they broke their hip during a fall and most of these patients were senior citizens. Exercises specifically designed to build leg muscles and increase your sense of balance will greatly reduce the likelihood of you having a fall.

These are just a few of the tips that will help you age more gracefully and benefit you on the path to having a healthy and enjoyable older age.

Baby boomer and author John Falkinder is Founder of SteamTrainFitness and specializes in Active Ageing for over 60s. Find out more about anti-ageing and the benefits of some simple regular exercise: http://www.steamtrainfitness.com/fitness-exercise/can-find-anti-ageing-exercises/

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