Skin and wrinkles
- Gently skin cleansing, such as avoiding scrubbing that irritates the skin, speeding aging.
- Avoid dehydrating your skin by alcohol drinking, which makes it rough.
- Avoid smoking because it causes wrinkles and gives a swollen and dull complexion.
- Eat fruits and vegetables to reduce the aging process because a poor diet, including sugar and refined carbs fastens the rate.
Brain
- Get quality sleep to prevent memory issues caused by sleep deprivation.
- Exercise regularly because research suggests that working out reduces aging by 10 years.
- Head protection from injuries that risk cognitive impairment.
Joints – knees, hips etc
- Ensure to have a healthy weight to avoid overtaxing your joints with stress.
- If you work out, especially at the gym, it is best to warm up before, and cool down after.
- Hydrate more with water to prevent the joints’ connective tissues from drawing water from the cartilage that will trouble the joints, thus increasing the aging process.
Back
- Regular physical activity for a healthy weight that does not strain the back.
Pelvic floor
- Regularly do Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic muscles and prevent urinary incontinence.
Eyes
- Avoid rubbing the eyes when they itch because doing this can damage their less supple skin in the area below them, causing premature sagging.
- Clear all makeup before bedtime to avoid accumulation in the pores that will bring a dull appearance.
- Cover your eyes for protection against the sun’s rays by using sunscreen or glasses.
Ears
- Lower exposure to noise.
- Wear ear plugs if in a noisy place.
Freelance Writer and a Sex and Relationships Adviser at shopgiejo.com
Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.
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