• Decrease in nerve cells and mental functions
• Decreased elasticity of blood vessels
• Prostate gland enlargement in men
• Decreased sex hormone levels in men and women
Anti-aging medicine and lifestyle Let ’ s start by mentioning what the field of anti-aging medicine does . According to the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine , it ’ s based on a medical model that is in continuous research and follows the detection , prevention , treatment , and reversal of age-related conditions . It also promotes the extension of health and life by helping with improvements in exercise , nutrition , and single-gene modulation . Since our bodies change as we age , it ’ s suggested that our lifestyles change as well by taking care of ourselves more by maintaining or creating healthier
habits . Some tips from Harvard Health and dermatologists include : protect skin with sunscreen that is SPF 30 or above , keep showers short , do not use hot water on your body or face ( use lukewarm ), moisturize , quit smoking , wash face in the morning only with water and moisturize while skin is wet , sleep at least eight hours each night because key hormones are released during the late stage sleep , increase physical activity and exercise to increase strength ( a good suggestion is resistance training ), reduce inflammatory foods like packaged , processed , sugary , etc ., reduce sodium and increase potassium rich foods , load up on antioxidant rich foods , and consume lean proteins and a variety of vegetables . Another good suggestion is to control portions and eat healthy every three to four hours ( three meals and two snacks each day ) to keep your metabolism going .
Julie Alvira , M . D ., MBA Healthcare Management creator of AJBodysculpt . www . ajbodysculpt . com . A health , wellness , and fitness platform that provides you with the necessary tools to get into a healthier lifestyle . Julie is a Personal Trainer / Sport Nutrition Specialist / Health & Wellness Speaker / Corporate Wellness Consulting / Addictions Recovery Coaching / Writer for Magazines in the US and Puerto Rico . You can see her fitness videos in Youtube : AJBodySculpt . Contact : julie @ ajbodysculpt . com .
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