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Let’s face it... young people are associated with beauty. Professional runway models can be seen as ‘over the hill’ by the time they reach the age of 23, and all too often a talented, seasoned actress in her mid to upper 30’s is passed over for a movie role in favor of a less talented actress simply because she is in her 20’s. It’s no wonder we as a society are so obsessed with staying younger.
Americans spend billions of dollars a year to banish wrinkles and tighten skin, even when they know it is unlikely they will enjoy the impressive results they were promised.
Vanity aside, there are other reasons why some individuals want to stay young forever, not all of them superficial. Individuals who work to maintain their youth are often in better physical shape, have better physical health and experience a sense of well-being that promotes good emotional health and continued high energy.
When it comes to staying young forever, preventative measures are much more effective than treatments after the fact. It’s easier to maintain a youthful appearance than it is to restore youth to an aging appearance. So naturally, if you want to stay young forever, your best bet is to take steps to promote youthfulness before you face age-related changes.
Aside from the obvious factors such as the need to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays, eating a healthy and balanced diet, and getting enough exercise every week, there are some additional tips that you can use to maintain your youth and help you stay young forever.
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