WELLNESS WAVES

It's never a great feeling when someone you know comments on your appearance and tells you that you're looking older now than when they last saw you (rude). Pleasantries aside, most of us might already be doing something to try and slow down aging, whether that involves a healthy and balanced diet, regular exercise, skin products that target fine lines and wrinkles, or abstaining from alcohol and smoking. Turns out, there is a particular vitamin we can be deficient of that could also be accelerating the process of aging: vitamin D. And it has to do with how this vitamin affects your genes, per Colorado State University. A lot can be unraveled by studying epigenetics (how your behavior or environment could be influencing your genes), according to the researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin involved in a 2020 study, and your biological age is one of them. It might actually be different from your chronological age.  Vitamin D deficiency can cause you to age faster bi...

The perception of weight gain in the face can be a perplexing phenomenon that individuals often find disconcerting. While actual changes in facial fat content may occur, several factors contribute to the subjective perception of facial weight gain. This scientific article explores the multifaceted reasons behind the apparent increase in facial weight, shedding light on both physiological and psychological aspects. 1. Water Retention and Facial Swelling: Water retention, influenced by factors like diet, hormonal fluctuations, and sodium intake, can lead to temporary facial swelling. Increased fluid retention in facial tissues might create the illusion of added weight, even without a significant increase in fat. 2. Aging and Redistribution of Fat: Aging is associated with a natural redistribution of facial fat, where fat tends to accumulate in certain areas while diminishing in others. This redistribution, often a consequence of collagen and elastin degradation, can alter facial contours...