Pumpkin

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> Pumpkin’s orange hue is from carotenoids, wrinkle-fighting plant pigments that help neutralize free radicals in the skin, keeping them from damaging the cells that fast-forward aging. “Pumpkin is filled with vitamins C, E, and A, as well as powerful enzymes that help to cleanse the skin,” explains dermatologist Kenneth Beer, author of <i>Palm Beach Perfect Skin</i>. Plus, pumpkin has hydrating properties, Ionescu adds. Although the seeds make a great fiber-filled snack, you get the skin-saving antioxidants from the pulp.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R-EwvTxtRg8/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-EwvTxtRg8?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Pumpkin

Pumpkin’s orange hue is from carotenoids, wrinkle-fighting plant pigments that help neutralize free radicals in the skin, keeping them f...

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Drink it or press it on

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> Sip at least three big mugs of green tea every day for an antioxidant boost, says Madelyn Fernstrom, PhD, founding director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.<br /><br />Chill damp tea bags in the fridge and put on eyes for 10–15 minutes. Green tea contains tannins, which act as an astringent when applied to skin and can help reduce puffiness, Dr. Perricone notes.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jRtQYXZO1y0/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jRtQYXZO1y0?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Drink it or press it on

Sip at least three big mugs of green tea every day for an antioxidant boost, says Madelyn Fernstrom, PhD, founding director of the Weight...

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Green tea

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> Curling up to a cup of green tea does a lot more than relax you. Green tea is filled with inflammation-fighting antioxidants, Dr. Perricone says. What’s more, research from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that drinking green tea may reduce your risk of skin cancer. And when you add a generous squeeze of citrus juice, the tea’s antioxidants get a boost of staying power, so they remain in and benefit the body longer, rather than being digested quickly and having much of the goodness go down the drain, according to Purdue University researchers.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="280" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nj5wApu7tzs/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nj5wApu7tzs?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Green tea

Curling up to a cup of green tea does a lot more than relax you. Green tea is filled with inflammation-fighting antioxidants, Dr. Perric...

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Eat it or wear it

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> At dinner, drizzle a few tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil into a small bowl, and dip whole-grain bread in it to improve your skin from the inside out.<br /><br />Dab a pea-size amount of extra-virgin olive oil on lips to hydrate a parched pucker; or use it on rough patches (think elbows and heels), as needed.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J9HqdD__Y_s/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J9HqdD__Y_s?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Eat it or wear it

At dinner, drizzle a few tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil into a small bowl, and dip whole-grain bread in it to improve your skin fr...

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Olive oil

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil don’t just benefit you on the inside—they soften your skin, too. “Ancient Romans massaged olive oil into their skin,” Dr. Perricone says. “When used topically, olive oil results in smoother, more radiant skin.” Plus, consuming olive oil, a staple in the healthy Mediterranean diet, provides antioxidants to disarm free radicals and reduce inflammation. In addition to working olive oil into your daily diet, apply as a lip gloss and skin soother, as needed. If you have dry skin, you’ll particularly benefit from topical application.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i2P0SXjsAWc/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i2P0SXjsAWc?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Olive oil

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil don’t just benefit you on the inside—they soften your skin, too. “Ancient ...

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Sip it or smooth it on

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries (or a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries—they’re all antioxidant stars). Stir together blended berries, 1 cup vanilla or plain yogurt, and 1 1/2 tablespoons honey (a great moisturizer) in an 8-ounce glass. Enjoy smoothie, setting aside enough to coat your face.<br /><br />Apply remaining smoothie to your face over a sink (it’s a little drippy at first, but a smooth layer will stay put), and leave it on for about 8 minutes before rinsing off.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/etWUINjv7rw/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/etWUINjv7rw?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Sip it or smooth it on

In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries (or a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries—they’r...

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Strawberries

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> Strawberries have more anti-aging vitamin C per serving than oranges or grapefruit. And research published in the <i>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</i> shows that people who eat foods rich in vitamin C have fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin than those who don’t.<br /><br />Vitamin C fights free radicals, which damage cells and break down collagen, leading to fine lines. For smoother, better-hydrated skin, apply a natural berry mask once or twice a week, and eat vitamin C–rich foods daily, says Ramona Ionescu, primary aesthetician at New York City’s Cornelia Day Resort.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kZUqaPjCIpk/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kZUqaPjCIpk?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Strawberries

Strawberries have more anti-aging vitamin C per serving than oranges or grapefruit. And research published in the American Journal of Clin...

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Feed your face

<h2 id="slide-title"> </h2> <br /> Here’s a beautiful reason to stop by the supermarket today: Certain foods have powerhouse ingredients that keep skin supple and smooth and help fight age-related damage, says Nicholas Perricone, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and author of <em>Ageless Face, Ageless Mind</em>. Wondering what to eat and what to smooth on? These skin-saving foods help both ways.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AwtovHDM8Aw/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AwtovHDM8Aw?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

Feed your face

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One partner tosses, turns, and thrashes all night

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> Everyone changes position at least a few times as they cycle through a night of sleep. But women tend to be more sensitive to their partner's movements, and that means they're more likely to be woken up by the kicking, jostles, or twitchy motions of a restless sleeper, says Breus. Layering up in separate blankets can help minimize the disruption, since his or her legs and arms will be wrapped under a different comforter and sheet set. Or consider a foam mattress like a Tempur-Pedic—the lack of springs cuts down on excessive bounce and motion, says Kennedy. A larger bed also allows you to maintain an arm's length of distance, so the other person can thrash all over the place and not make contact with you.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nchybkLlxxM/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nchybkLlxxM?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

One partner tosses, turns, and thrashes all night

Everyone changes position at least a few times as they cycle through a night of sleep. But women tend to be more sensitive to their partn...

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You're battling a blanket hog

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> Ever wake up in the middle of a sleep session to find yourself shivering because the comforter you had cocooned yourself in hours ago is now encased around your partner like a burrito? Sounds like you're sleeping with a blanket hog—though it's not necessarily a deliberate move on your bedmate's part. If the tug of war over covers happens regularly, it's no surprise you're fatigued, says Breus. The solution is to have his and hers covers: one top sheet, blanket and/or comforter for you, and another stack for him. It's harder for one partner to steal the covers from the other if you each have your own layers.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7HHyDOyUWFU/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7HHyDOyUWFU?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

You're battling a blanket hog

Ever wake up in the middle of a sleep session to find yourself shivering because the comforter you had cocooned yourself in hours ago is...

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You're battling a blanket hog

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> Ever wake up in the middle of a sleep session to find yourself shivering because the comforter you had cocooned yourself in hours ago is now encased around your partner like a burrito? Sounds like you're sleeping with a blanket hog—though it's not necessarily a deliberate move on your bedmate's part. If the tug of war over covers happens regularly, it's no surprise you're fatigued, says Breus. The solution is to have his and hers covers: one top sheet, blanket and/or comforter for you, and another stack for him. It's harder for one partner to steal the covers from the other if you each have your own layers.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/atltVCox46I/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/atltVCox46I?feature=player_embedded" width="96%"></iframe></div>

You're battling a blanket hog

Ever wake up in the middle of a sleep session to find yourself shivering because the comforter you had cocooned yourself in hours ago is...

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He needs the TV to fall asleep; you like quiet

<h1 id="slide-title"> </h1> If one of you is conditioned to fall asleep to Jimmy Kimmel's voice on late-night TV while the other needs silence, you might need to look into headphones, especially the wireless kind. A timer is also a good idea; agree to set it for 15 or 30 minutes, by which time the TV watcher will have sacked out anyway, says Breus. If the noise can't be totally shut out, agree to keep the TV volume low, then bring a fan into the bedroom next to your side and keep it on all night. It's a simple white-noise infusion that can drown out the voices on the tube. If you're out of options, foam earplugs you can buy in a drugstore can be surprisingly effective.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="96%" height="380" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u7tF3nN6bik/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u7tF3nN6bik?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

He needs the TV to fall asleep; you like quiet

If one of you is conditioned to fall asleep to Jimmy Kimmel's voice on late-night TV while the other needs silence, you might need to...

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