Track 15

Unit 11

Biology

The fountain of youth

Page 105

Try it out!

So onto indicators of aging: The condition of our skin is one obvious indicator of aging. One reason that our skin ages prematurely is because of over eating foods such as meat, soft drinks and sweets. These foods are associated with problems such as wrinkling. So what can be done about this?

Well, for one, you can switch your die to foods like olive oil, fish, eggs, vegetables and fruit. All of these foods are associated with healthier skin. A second major reason that our skin ages is exposure to direct sunlight. The key to solving this problem is to avoid spending a lot of time outside between 10 AM and 4 PM. And when you are outside, use a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays. It’s also a good idea to get in a habit of wearing a hat.

With a good diet and limited exposure to the sun, you can keep nice looking skin for many years to come.