Muscle Loss Is Inevitable

Once you hit 40, you can expect to begin noticeably losing muscle mass with each passing year A Canadian study comparing active adults between the ages of 53 and 75 with sedentary adults of the same age found that the physically active group had muscle cells that functioned nearly as efficiently as those of 20 somethings The take home message here is that a sedentary lifestyle may be more to blame for the loss of muscle mass after 40 than the aging process itself The darker your skin, however, the more melanin you have to protect your cells from sun damage, which ages skin Additionally, because it tends to be on the drier side, fairer skin is more likely to show fine lines and wrinkles If your skin is very pale, your master plan for remaining youthful looking should include using moisturizer and sunscreen religiously and donning a hat that shields your face when youre out in the sun .