Yours Australia — Issue 97 2017

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CONSIDER

TAKING

ASPIRIN

A low dose of aspirin

daily has been shown to

lower the risk of heart

attacks and strokes and

can also, according to

research by Professor

Peter Rothwell of Oxford

University in England, cut the risk of

developing several cancers. But there

is a risk of side effects. Aspirin can

increase your chances of developing

a stomach ulcer and cause breathing

difficulties, so you should always

consult your doctor – but the benefits

often outweigh the risks, according

to Dr Agus, who also, controversially,

believes over-forties should take statins.

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DON’T SMOKE!

And if you do, now’s the time

to give up. Research from the National

Cancer Institute in the US revealed

quitting smoking in your sixties can

Sun exposure is the

main cause of premature skin

ageing. Ultraviolet light speeds

the formation of lines, wrinkles and

sun spots while also damaging the

skin’s ability to repair itself. Wear

at least SPF 15 sunscreen every

day and SPF 30-50 in the

summer months.

still boost life expectancy. In Australia,

smoking is responsible for 15,000

deaths annually and two in three

lifetime smokers will die from their

addiction, according to Quit Victoria.

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EXFOLIATE

REGULARLY

Exfoliate both face and body to remove

dead skin and speed up cell renewal

• but be gentle, as after 40 your skin
  is much more delicate. For a glowing
  complexion, experts recommend acid
  exfoliants such as lactic acid, while
  English make-up artist Jemma Kidd
  (older sister of model Jodie Kidd) uses
  a dry body brush on her legs three or
  four times a week.

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INVEST IN

YOUR HAIR

Celebrity hairstylist Gary Glossman

says you should pay attention to your

hair as much as your face once you hit

midlife. “Hair becomes drier and less

supple as it ages, so apply regular

treatments such as masks,” he suggests.

Cutting a fringe is a great way for

women to “anti-age” their look and both

sexes should keep their hairstyle current

• it’s one thing you can easily change.

Hea h

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A visit to a cosmetic
dermatologist is a good idea once
you hit 40 to help you adapt your
skincare regimen to your ageing skin
without wasting money on beauty products
that don’t work, dermatologist Dr Sam
Bunting says. She recommends using
a retinoid cream at night to increase skin
cell turnover and stimulate collagen
synthesis, while skincare expert Sarah
Chapman suggests a serum
with antioxidants, peptides
and vitamins.

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BODY,FACE&HAIR

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