🧐25 Genius Hacks for How to Look Younger

“Physical activity can make people more mentally alert,” says Judy Cameron, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. In her previous studies at the Oregon Health and Science University, she found that monkeys who ran on treadmills grew more blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen and sugar-rich blood, the fuel that powers the brain. Even a single bout of aerobic exercise helps increase blood flow to flood the body with endorphins that will improve clarity of thought. Beyond that, regular exercise can help us maintain the muscle mass we may otherwise lose with age.

4. Strike a slimmer profile.

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Research has shown an anti-fat bias in every realm of society, particularly in the workplace, where fit, youthful people are more apt to receive promotions, earn larger salaries, and snag higher-profile projects. You can’t slim down in 24 hours, but you can look thinner by making a few strategic clothing choices.

Firstly: never, ever, wear pleats. “Pleated pants add five to 10 pounds to your frame because they balloon out and make your hips appear bigger,” says Barbara Seymour, a communications coach who has represented Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and RoC.

You can also try going monochromatic. Wearing one color from head to toe elongates your look, according to Seymour. Dark tones enhance the effect. If you’re drawn towards brighter colors, that’s OK too. A bold necktie evokes youthfulness, then you can add a pocket square for flair. Make sure it’s in the same color family as the tie but in a different pattern.