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Everyone wants to age gracefully and remain healthy while they age. With members of our society living longer and longer, growing older remains on everyone's mind. So just how is graceful getting older achieved? In this article, we will discuss some of the best tips to put you well on your way to healthy growing older.

One of the things that you can do, in order to achieve slow getting older, is to avoid sugar. It is well known that sugar is one of the direct causes of aging and by avoiding it, you will significantly increase your lifespan. Try to remind yourself of this fact, when sugary sweets and desserts are calling your name.

Growing Older can be a state of mind as well as body. To reduce the feeling that age is creeping up on you, take action and fight back! A healthy diet, exercise and a good attitude about life can keep you not only feeling younger, but looking younger too!

Make sure you are eating REAL whole grains to help your body get the nutrients that it needs. Most whole grains that you see in the store have been processed to the point that they are not much better than a piece of white bread. Eating whole grains like oats, quinoa and brown rice will give you the vitamins, minerals and fiber you need to keep feeling your best.

Quitting smoking is one of the most important health tips at any age but as you get older, you are going to hear it more and more from doctors and friends. Smoking does not only lead to cancer, but it will also accelerate the getting older process of your face. You will develop more lines around the eyes and mouth.

Try to quit smoking or reduce the number of cigarettes that you smoke each day. Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death. However, it is never too late to stop smoking, and as soon http://www.aging.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt as you quit, your risk of having a heart attack decreases. By quitting you could also save yourself a lot of money.

Start to exercise with weights. As you age, you start to lose your muscle density, so you have to make the most out of the muscle you have left. Get into a routine of weight-lifting a few times a week so that you can stay strong even as you go into your later years.

Looking younger depends on not wearing powder makeup and foundation. Although makeup is supposed to help people look better, it makes the skin less elastic and contributes to the skin losing hydration. It is okay to wear it every now and then, but for the most part try to just use mascara and lip gloss and avoid putting makeup directly on the skin.

Take the time to stretch each day. If you can retain your flexibility, you are sure to stay mobile and more independent for many more years. Many muscle and skeletal problems come from poor flexibility and if you continue to do stretches each day, you are sure to have far less problems.

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Wear sunscreen to prevent getting older of your skin. The sun is spreading hazardous UV radiation, which can dramatically damage your skin and cause lines, wrinkles, and even skin cancer. To prevent this radiation from getting to your skin, wear sunscreen protection or wear enough clothing to protect yourself. Even on cloudy days, the rays can penetrate the clouds.

We have given you several practical tips that can help you deal with many of the challenges getting older can bring. Your future is in your hands. Use these tips to plan for aging and be ready to meet it head on.