Health Tip: Prevent Wrinkles

Help keep your skin young and healthy

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(HealthDay News) -- Wrinkles are a natural result of the skin's loss of elasticity as it ages. But some behaviors can speed up the process and cause wrinkles prematurely.

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Here are suggestions on how to retain your skin's youthful glow, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:

• Avoid prolonged, direct exposure to sunlight. If you do have to be out in the sun, protect your skin with a hat and plenty of sunscreen.
• Don't use tanning beds.
• Don't smoke.
• Drink plenty of water regularly.
• Keep your skin well-moistened with creams and lotions.

-- Diana Kohnle