What can you expect this decade?
Read on for the good, the bad and the what’s-up-with-that?
transformations you’ll soon encounter plus the latest advice on feeling happy, sexy and pain-free.
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That’s because your skin is getting drier, making blemishes less common.
These creams repair damaged skin by speeding cell turnover.
Pick skin products with antioxidants and glycolic acid, which promote skin thickening and increase collagen production.
What’s Up With That?In your 50s you’re likely to noticeage spotsand skin tags.
Skin tags are usually benign, if unsightly.
A dermatologist can remove them through freezing, snipping or cauterizing.
Also, Botox and injectable fillers like Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm can reduce wrinkles.
The Not-So-Good News:You’ll probably need reading glasses.
As you age, the lenses in your eyes stiffen, making it harder to focus up close.
Medications like Restasis can help, as can omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like salmon.
They are typically harmless unless you suddenly see dozens of them.
“We have fewer ‘free’ calories for sweets and soda.”
The Not-So-Good News:Your stomach empties more slowly, which can increase the risk of reflux.
Adding fiber to your diet may also help protect against colon polyps.
That’s because many people in their 50s produce less lactase, an enzyme that helps digest milk.
Ask your physician whether you should eat more vitamin B12-rich foods or need a supplement.
