RealAge® Tip of the Day

Sleep Better with This Simple Schedule Switch

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Next time you plan supper, think about having it a little earlier. You could be rewarded with sweet dreams.

RealAge Benefit: Actively patrolling your health can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger.

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Control Your Appetite with This Scent

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You may be able to get some extra willpower against the munchies by following your nose.

RealAge Benefit: Maintaining a constant desirable weight can make your RealAge 6 years younger.

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A Drink That’s Good for Your Blood Sugar

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There are powerful little chemical compounds in tea -- called polysaccharides -- that may do your blood sugar a bit of good.

RealAge Benefit: Eating foods from a variety of sources can make your RealAge 1 year younger.

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4 Simple Ways to Thwart 4 Major Diseases

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Want to reduce your risk of disease by a whopping 78 percent? (Who doesn’t?) Following just four little rules could do it for you.

RealAge Benefit: Sticking to your RealAge Plan can make your RealAge up to 29 years younger.

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Try This Supplement for More Energy

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Your body makes a special energy source all on its own. And you can get an extra boost of it from a supplement. The nutrient in question? Ribose.

RealAge Benefit: Actively patrolling your health can make your RealAge as much as 12 years younger.

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2 Easy Ways to Cut Your Appetite

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Here are two easy ways to feel full faster on less food: use a smaller fork and chew your food longer.

RealAge Benefit: Maintaining a constant desirable weight can make your RealAge 6 years younger.

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Try This Tart Treat to Balance Blood Sugar

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Can’t resist that twice-baked potato or pile of pasta? Here’s a little trick that may help stymie the blood sugar impact: sprinkle on some vinegar.

RealAge Benefit: Reducing your risk of diabetes by losing excess weight can make your RealAge half a year younger for each year you have tight control of blood sugar and blood pressure.

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How to Walk Away from a Bad Mood

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When your emotional well-being is in need of a "tune up," follow this simple rule for feeling better: take more walks.

RealAge Benefit: Taking care of your emotional health and well-being can make your RealAge up to 16 years younger.

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Go Ahead, Goof Off Today

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If not today, goof off soon. Take that vacation, unwind with friends, or spend the day at the beach. "Frivolous" indulgences like these are a must for longevity.

RealAge Benefit: Laughing often can make your RealAge up to 8 years younger.

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A Bread Spread That’s Good for Your Stomach

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When you have a craving for something creamy and hearty to spread on your crackers and breads, whip up a bean spread. Your tummy will thank you.

RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that includes 5 servings of vegetables per day can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.

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Easy Home Remedies for Flaky Scalp

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Your scalp, like your skin, continuously sheds old, dead cells. So it’s perfectly natural that you’d see the occasional flake or two on your shoulder.

RealAge Benefit: Doing routine self-examinations for skin cancer can make your RealAge as much as 1.7 years younger.

Smart Search: Learn more about the causes of dandruff and the different ways to treat it with RealAge Smart Search.

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Eat Young and Slim with This Summer Salad

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Uniting the antiaging powers of ferulic acid and the appetite-controlling abilities of protein and fiber, could there be a better choice this weekend than a delicious corn and bean salad?

RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.

RealAge Smart Search: Find more healthy and delicious salad recipes with RealAge Smart Search.

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Smaller Hips, Bigger Brains?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Turns out your hips are not the only thing benefitting when you say no to a bunch of extra calories

RealAge Benefit: Eating a diverse diet that is low in calories and high in nutrients can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger.

Smart Search: Find more easy tips for cutting calories with RealAge Smart Search.

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The Good Thing About Infrequent Exercise

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Are your workouts getting fewer and farther between as we roll into fall? Take heart. They still do you some good, sporadic as they are.

RealAge Benefit: Exercising regularly can make your RealAge as much as 9 years younger.

Smart Search: Find expert advice for starting an exercise program with RealAge Smart Search.

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Eat This Seafood for Better Skin

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Clams, shrimp, salmon . . . which one can do nice things for your skin? Salmon has the edge.

RealAge Benefit: Eating nonfried fish three times a week can make your RealAge up to 3 years younger.

Smart Search: Learn more about the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with RealAge Smart Search.

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