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All about anti-aging ingredients Find the formula that works for your skin’s specific needs Science has come a long way in developing and formulating ingredients that can be added to creams and serums to help slow and sometimes even reverse signs of skin aging. While there’s no true “facelift in a jar,” there are many products available that can help replenish and restore the skin’s texture and appearance. Keep the following ingredient terminology in mind when you’re shopping for the best combination of products for your skin type and specific concerns: Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA):  Water-soluble acids that include glycolic, lactic and malic acids, among others. These chemical exfoliants help remove dead skin cells and smooth skin texture. They have a moisturizing effect and can be a good choice for dry or sun-damaged skin. Antioxidants:  A broad term for a wide variety of beneficial ingredients meant to fight the damaging effects of free radi...

Lift for a longer life.  A little extra muscle has more benefits than helping you look good in the mirror, according to new research conducted by the Universitiy of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. Released in the  American Journal of Medicine  in February 2014, the report examined body composition data taken from 3,659 patients between 1988 and 1994, with a follow-up survey 10 years later to determine deaths from natural causes among the original study group. The numbers desplayed a significant correlation between greater muscle mass and a lowered risk of death. Thise findings add to a growing body of evidence that increased muscle mass, which can require sophisticated equipment to measure accurately, is a more accurate predictor of longevity than weight and body mass index.