Staying As Young As You Feel

There is no hiding from the fact that as each day passes we are getting older, and we can show signs of our age in many different ways. But the most obvious things would be the way we look. Our skin can be affected, our hair, posture and overall look can all show the signs of age as time goes on. Even if mentally we feel ten years younger or more. So how can you get the mental age more in line with how you look than the harsh reality? I wanted to share with you some of the common signs of aging and some of the tips to help you overcome them.

Your legs can be a big giveaway

One area we neglect to think about when it comes to old age is our legs. We may still be happy to wear shorts or skirts, and while there is nothing wrong with that, could your legs be showing your age? Things like varicose veins can reveal themselves when it comes to your legs, and this is when you may want to see a vein specialist to try and handle the situation moving forward.

What about wrinkles

Your face is another sign that you are getting older thanks to the wrinkles that can develop on it. Wrinkles around the eyes, the forehead and the mouth can be signs of your age as your skins starts to lose its ability to stretch. This is when a good skin care routine and the use of anti-wrinkle creams could work well. Many of them include things like a collagen ingredient which helps to plump the skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

Other signs of age on your skin

It isn’t just the wrinkles on your skin that can indicate your age, sun damage over the years can cause damage to your skin and cause you to look much older than you are. It is impossible to go back in time now and change your relationship with the sun and the amount of sunscreen you put on, but you can start to change habits now that you are protecting your skin. Keeping it well moisturised and protected during the sunny days.

Could your diet help?

Believe it or not, what you eat can have a huge effect on how you look and feel. The amount of water you drink can help with things like the quality of sleep you are getting and your skin tone. Having a well balanced diet will help you to ensure that you are giving your body what it needs to function.

Exercise could help you stay in shape

Finally, exercise is very important and can help stop the signs of ageing. But it can also help you to feel younger as well. Exercise over time can give you more energy as your fitness levels start to increase. You feel good after being active and this can then in turn help in other areas of your life especially your mindset.

I hope these tips help you to stay as young as you feel.