by Debi G | Nov 13, 2015
….it may lead to longer life!
While the “fountain of youth” may continue to remain an elusive concept for most of us, having a youthful attitude might just be the secret to defying aging. As published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, scientists from University College London studied the link between self-perceived age and mortality and discovered that people who feel “young at heart” may live longer. Sound too good to be true? The details may surprise you.
Researchers asked a group of participants (averaging 66 years of age) “How old do you feel you are?” and then followed up roughly eight years later to track the subsequent causes of death, such as heart disease and cancer among the group. They found a mortality rate of 18.5 percent for participants who felt close to their actual age and 24.6 percent for those who felt older. Here’s the kicker: Death rates were significantly lower (14.3 percent) for people who had initially reported feeling younger. In addition, people who felt three or more years younger than their age were significantly less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who felt their age or older.
While certain genetic factors may be out of our control when it comes to aging, perhaps there’s some truth to the saying: You’re only as old as you feel. Check out these healthy ways to channel your youthful self and help you feel your best at any age:
Get a full night’s sleep. A complete eight hours allows your body to fully restore itself, leaving you more vibrant physically and mentally.
Eat healthy. In addition to consuming lots of fruits and veggies, make sure you’re getting enough calcium, fiber, potassium, Vitamin A, folic acid, iron and Vitamin D—all key nutrients that many adults are lacking in their diet.
Stay active. Whether you shake a leg to your favorite tunes or take a stroll around the neighborhood, regular exercise is a great way to boost energy, reduce the risk of illness, and even reverse some signs of aging.
Take up an activity you loved as a child. Doing playful things you enjoyed as a kid—like finger painting, puzzles or games—helps you feel more carefree and, in turn, younger.
Keep up appearances. Getting a fresh haircut or using anti-aging skincare products can make you look and feel more youthful. Try REDEFINE ACUTE CARE™ Skincare for Expression Lines for 10 uses over 4 weeks to visibly reduce wrinkles.
Find a purpose. Volunteering is a great way to make a difference at any stage in our lives. Studies of aging adults have shown that people who are more socially connected and give back to their communities also feel younger.
by Debi G | Oct 23, 2015
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by Debi G | Oct 15, 2015
Fiction: Turns out, we all age at different rates. A long-term human health study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences measured the aging rate in young people by studying a panel of 18 biological markers—including blood pressure, immune systems and liver function. Based on the biological markers, the researchers then set a “biological age” for each participant. Although each participant was 38 years old, their “biological age” ranged from 30 to nearly 60 based on their biomarkers.
To discover each participant’s aging pace, scientists compared each participant’s results at 38 to the same measurements taken at ages 26 and 32, and they found that most participants aged one year per chronological year. However, some aged up to three years per year, while others aged at zero years per year—meaning they actually remained younger than their age.
Thankfully, the aging process isn’t all about genetics. Studies have proven that, though 20 percent can be attributed to good genes, the rest has to do with environmental causes, like exposure to the sun’s UV rays. And that’s good news for our skin. The choices we make—whether it’s staying out of the sun or using effective broad spectrum sunscreen formulas, such as REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment and REVERSE Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen—can visibly improve how your skin ages.
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by Debi G | Oct 4, 2015
What do adult women obsess over more than finances, health, family, relationships or professional success? Their appearance. The Real Body Image Survey by the Today Show and AOL found in an online poll of 2,000 women and 200 teenagers, that women spend an average of 55 minutes every day working on their appearance. Their worries range from their stomach (69 percent) to skin (40 percent) to thighs (39 percent) andhair (32 percent). According to the survey, 77 percent of adult women and 80 percent of teen girls have something bad to say about their looks.
With so much importance placed on personal image, it’s no wonder women cover their complexion with layers of foundation and concealer in the quest for flawless skin. But, instead of trying to hide skin concerns under makeup, why not address the cause with effective ingredients and clinically proven technologies and tools?
You can empower your skin and develop the confidence to go makeup-free with Rodan + Fields skincare Regimens, which are designed to address a variety of skin types and concerns—whether it’s wrinkles, lines, dullness, sensitivity or acne.
Start using your Regimen now and you should see better-looking skin by next month, as we host our second annual #RFGoNaked Day. On November 6, Rodan + Fields is calling upon everyone to break free from the foundation and post a makeup-free selfie to your social networks with the hashtag #RFGoNaked. For every selfie posted, R+F will donate $4—the cost of one student program day—to buildOn, a non-profit that works to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations for urban students through impactful community action and local service programs.
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by Debi G | Sep 12, 2015
Are you the first one in the room to crack a big grin when you hear a funny joke? Some people claim that a good sense of humor runs in the family, but new research shows that how you laugh or smile may, in fact, depend on your genetics.
According to a June 2015 study by University of California, Berkeley, our emotional reactivity may be linked to the gene 5-HTTLPR in our DNA. The study suggests that people with short versions of the gene may be more sensitive and show greater genuine reactions to emotional situations. What’s the trick to measuring “real” smiles and laughter? In this case, scientists looked at the muscles around each subject’s eyes that produce “crow’s feet.” Apparently, these telltale eye wrinkles reveal our truest reactions to humor.
While breaking into a huge smile or busting out laughing is bound to make you feel good, you may notice over time that your eye wrinkles are adding up along with those big expressions—and some of the lines stick around even after the funny moment has passed.
So what’s the good news to smile about? When it comes to the aging face, preventing wrinkles is actually far easier, less painful and a lot cheaper than you might imagine. To minimize the appearance of crow’s feet, try REDEFINE ACUTE CARE Skincare for Expression Lines featuring line-defying peptides and hyaluronic acid. Apply three times a week before bed for four weeks to wake up with smoother, younger-looking skin.
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