Aging skin often means wrinkled skin. But there are steps you can take to minimize blemished, wrinkled skin.
If you want to help keep skin smoother, more supple and less wrinkled as you age, the University of Maryland Medical Center offers these suggestions:
- Eat a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
- Include healthy oils, such as olive oil, in your diet.
- Get plenty of regular exercise.
- Don't smoke, and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
- Don't drink alcohol within three hours of going to bed.
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, and use a moisturizer daily.
- On the other hand, don't wash with tap water too often, which can wind up drying out your skin. Once a day should be enough.
- Wear sunscreen daily. Avoid direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's ultraviolet rays are strongest.
Health Tip: Body Piercing Poses Health Risks
Body piercings are increasingly popular, but they also come with potential health risks.
The Journal of the American Medical Association says possible risks from body piercing include:
- The wound may not heal properly.
- You may have pain.
- Nearby tissue may swell.
- You may have an allergic reaction to the metal.
- A scar may develop.
- Piercings in and around the mouth may damage the teeth.
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