🧐25 Genius Hacks for How to Look Younger

In a NASA study, a 25-minute nap increased alertness by 54 percent and performance by 34 percent. Even catnaps of five or 10 minutes can help increase memory and learning.

13. Count on your fingers.

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Rough hands are a dead giveaway of age. And gnawed fingernails suggest that you never grew up. People notice hands the way they notice shoes, says Seymour. Trim your nails with a nail clipper and file down any burrs. Next, rub a little olive oil into your hands. It’s a natural moisturizer, and it’ll soften your cuticles so you can push them back.

Don’t forget to lotion, either. According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, hand lotion can help rejuvenate wrinkled hands. It does this through a natural compound called urea, which can help reduce the appearance of lines.

14. Eat oats for energy.

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Eat a power breakfast of oatmeal (not a sugar-laden instant variety) topped with chopped nuts, raisins, sesame seeds, and low-fat milk. The long-burning carbs and protein will fuel your body and brain for hours. Wash it down with two eight-ounce glasses of orange juice. A University of Alabama study found that 400 milligrams of vitamin C per day (the amount in a pint of OJ) significantly reduces the secretion of stress hormones.

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15. Lather your skin in retinol.

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Retinol is a specific type of vitamin A that, in cream form, can peel away dead skin cells, revealing the more naturally glowing fresh, new skin underneath. And best of all, it’s available over the counter. Just don’t overdo it: You only need a pea-sized amount to cover your entire face. Dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology recommend using caution here, especially if you have delicate skin. Try testing your new product on your forearm a few days before applying it to your face. If you experience any stinging or burning, stop using immediately.

16. Skip a meal now and then.

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