How To Combat All The Major Signs of Aging

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You can see why people have a complicated relationship with getting older. On the one hand, it’s a privilege. On the other hand, it tends to bring with it a bunch of problems that, in many cases, you just didn’t have to deal with when you’re in the midst of youth.

However, though your body will go through changes that might bring these telltale signs of aging into your life, you don’t have to simply accept them, not if you don’t want to, anyway. In this post, we’ll outline some of the most common signs of aging, as well as offer some advice on what you can do to overcome them. 

Weight Gain

The metabolisms begin to slow down once a person reaches their thirties and forties, which increases the chances of weight gain. Even people who previously had no problem keeping their weight down — even though they were eating what they wanted/doing no exercise — can find that they can quickly add inches to their waistline once they’re in their thirties.

It’s important to keep in mind, however, that while it might be difficult to effortlessly maintain your old weight, it’s unlikely to be impossible. Eating well and committing to a regular exercise regime really can make a big difference, and also offer a host of other benefits too. 

Aged Skin

The skin loses some of its elasticity and collagen as we age, resulting in wrinkles, fine lines, and other skin issues that can make a person look older than they really are. In many cases, this is due to cumulative damage from the sun’s UV rays, as well as the effects of lifestyle-related factors such as smoking, alcohol, and stress. Advanced skin care treatments, such as laser skin rejuvenation, can help to remove the outer layer of damaged skin and encourage the growth of new, healthy skin cells, resulting in a much more youthful appearance. Those treatments combined with other skin-boosting practices, such as wearing sunscreen, can ensure that your skin looks much younger than your age. 

Body Aches and Pains

Many people in their thirties and forties complain of body aches and pains, to the point where many of us just assume that it’s a normal side-effect of aging. But that’s not the case. While your body begins to become slightly less flexible as you get older, the real cause of aches, pains, and reduced mobility is usually because of how much time we spend sitting down, hunched over a computer. Finding ways to improve your posture and doing yoga a couple of times a week can make a world of difference to how your body feels, both now and in the decades to come. 

Lowered Energy

It’s unlikely that you’ll automatically have as much energy as you did when you were in your early twenties, but that doesn’t mean that you have to accept that your energetic days are behind you. Getting 6 - 8 hours of sleep each night, regularly working up a sweat, and avoiding alcohol can all turbocharge your energy levels.