| How to Prevent Forehead Wrinkles Posted: 09 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT Your forehead is one of the main places where wrinkles will appear as you age. If you're worried about developing wrinkles, you can take steps to minimize them. Keep in mind, though, no treatment will prevent wrinkles completely. Nonetheless, things like protecting your skin from the sun, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, adjusting your facial position, and sleeping properly will help slow down the development of wrinkles over time. [Edit]Taking Care of Your Face - Apply a daily moisturizer in the morning and at night. Dried-out skin ages more quickly, which can lead to developing wrinkles earlier. Using a moisturizer will help keep your skin hydrated and provide it with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Wash your face first, then gently rub a cherry-sized amount of moisturizer into your forehead and face using gentle circles.[1]
- You can look for one that's made specifically to prevent wrinkles, which may have added ingredients to benefit your skin.
- At night, you may want to pick a heavier cream moisturizer, which will provide more hydrating power.[2]
- Wear a sunscreen that's SPF 30 or greater every time you go outside. Over time, the sun's rays can cause damage to your skin. In turn, that can lower the elasticity, making you more prone to wrinkles. Since your forehead is often exposed to the sun, make sure you're protecting it with sunscreen.[3]
- You can even get daily moisturizers that have sunscreen in them.
- If you're going to be outside all day, wear a hat to protect your forehead and face from the sun.[4]
- Wear sunglasses outside to reduce squinting. Even when it's a cloudy day, it can still be quite bright out, causing you to squint. Reduce squinting (and therefore wrinkles) by wearing a good pair of sunglasses that are polarized and offer UV protection.[5]
- Freebie sunglasses often don't actually protect your eyes from UV, so it's worth it to invest in better sunglasses.
- Use retinoids treatments once a day if you want. Apply these treatments at night before you go to bed. They help your skin produce more collagen, which is what gives it elasticity. That can help reduce wrinkles over time. Because they can dry your skin out or cause irritation, try them every other night at first. After a couple of weeks, you can increase to once a day.[6]
- Over-the-counter, look for treatments with retinol in them. You can also get prescription treatments from a dermatologist, such as tretinoin, tazarotene, and adapalene.
- Some moisturizers already contain retinoids, so check your ingredient list.
- Try Botox treatments to prevent wrinkles from settling in. These treatments relax your facial muscles, which will help stop lines from developing. You need to visit a dermatologist for these treatments every 6 months or so, and they typically run $175-$500 USD per treatment.[7]
- You can start these treatments in your 20s to help with future wrinkles.
[Edit]Maintaining Your Health - Stop smoking to slow down aging. If you've been thinking about quitting, now is a good time! Not only does smoking cause a whole host of health problems, it also ages your skin faster, leading to more wrinkles on places like your forehead. Talk to your doctor about quitting, and they can help you get on treatments like nicotine patches or pills to help you quit.[8]
- Join a support group for people trying to quit. They'll help you figure out coping strategies when you get the urge to light up.
- Find replacements for smoking. For example, if you like to light up at lunch, hang out with your coworkers instead or take a walk.
- Reduce your stress through meditation to avoid wrinkles. When we get stressed, we tend to scrunch up our faces. Try meditating for just a few minutes a day when you are starting out. Set a timer for three minutes, close your eyes, and focus on your breath.[9]
- Don't worry if you get distracted while meditating – everyone does. The key is noticing you're distracted and bring back your attention to the breath.
- Eat a healthy diet with lots of vegetables and little processed meats. To keep your skin (and the rest of you) healthy, make sure to eat a variety of vegetables every day. Try switching out white bread for whole grains and fruit or dark chocolate for sugary treats. Instead of processed deli meats or hamburgers, try chicken, eggs, or beans.[10]
- If you don't eat dairy, make sure you get calcium from other sources like seeds or supplements to support skin health.
- Drink alcohol in moderation to protect your skin. Moderate drinking is no more than one drink a day for most women, and two for most men. Drinking excessively dehydrates your skin and speeds up the wrinkling process.[11]
- If you're addicted to alcohol, consider joining a support group or seeking therapy.
[Edit]Adjusting Your Facial Position - Relax your face every time you feel yourself tensing. Scrunching up your face while you're working or even just watching television can cause wrinkles over time, especially since the effect tends to be the most dramatic on your forehead. You may not even realize you're doing it! Try setting an alarm for every 30 minutes or so throughout the day to remind you to check your facial muscles. If you're tensed, consciously relax your muscles.[12]
- To help you relax, take a deep breath or 2. Look in a mirror to make sure you've completely un-tensed your muscles.
- If you're squinting a lot while reading or working on the computer, you may need to look into getting glasses or, if you have them already, a new prescription.
- Try the half-smile exercise several times a day. Pretend like you're going to smile or laugh, but don't actually follow through. You should feel your eyebrows lift up slightly and the skin around your ears pull back a bit. This light exercise helps work those muscles.[13]
- Hold the position for 30 seconds. Relax for a bit and do it again. You can do this as many times a day as you'd like.
- Try facial yoga for forehead wrinkles. Make a C shape with each hand around your eyes, like binoculars. Pull the skin of your forehead down with your index fingers while raising your eyebrows. Hold that pose for 2 seconds.[14]
- Perform these exercises in front of a mirror to make sure you are doing them correctly.
- Clean your hands before touching your face.
- Avoid leaning against your hand during the day. When you lean the side of your face or even your forehead on your hand for extended periods, you put pressure on your face, scrunching it up. In turn, that can lead to developing wrinkles over time.[15]
- If you catch yourself resting your face on your hand, remind yourself not to!
- Tap your face in key spots to release tension. Tapping your face reminds you to release the tension in those muscles, leading to a smoother face. Tap using your index finger at 7 main points, the top of the head, between the eyebrows, outside the eyes, under the eyes, under the nose, at the chin, and on the collar bone.[16]
- Tapping can also help ground you in your body so that you can let go of other tension.
[Edit]Working on Preventing Wrinkles Overnight - Sleep on your back to cut down on wrinkles. When you scrunch your face up against a pillow, it causes the skin to fold on your forehead and face. Over time, those lines can develop into permanent wrinkles, particularly if you always sleep the same way. The best solution is to flip over on your back if you can.[17]
- Use a silk or satin pillowcase instead of cotton. With a softer fabric, your face won't wrinkle up as much at night, even if you are sleeping on your side or stomach. Silk or satin pillowcases are the best options, as they are nice and smooth for your face.[18]
- Apply facial adhesive patches to prevent wrinkles from frowning. Made just for your face, these patches go over areas that are prone to wrinkle overnight, such as on your forehead, around your mouth, and in the corners of your eyes. Make sure your face is clean and dry. Relax your facial muscles, and then apply the patches across your forehead.[19]
- Don't try to pull your skin taut. Rather, just gently smooth the skin out.[20]
- You can find these online or at most beauty stores. Just peel them off in the morning.
- Use a layer of petroleum jelly to hold in moisture and smooth lines more cheaply. For a cheaper option than patches, use petroleum jelly before you sleep. Wash your face first, and leave a bit of moisture on your skin. Get a pea-sized dab on the end of your finger and swipe it across your forehead.[21]
- Keep massaging it in until it doesn't feel tacky anymore.
- You could also try coconut oil instead, which will also hydrate your skin.[22]
- Sleep 7-8 hours a night to encourage healthy skin. Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to your health. It may even cause your skin to age prematurely if you do it on a regular basis. Make sure you're hitting the sheets early enough each night to get the recommended amount of sleep.[23]
- If you have trouble getting to bed early enough, try setting an alarm an hour before you need to go to bed. That way, you can start turning off your electronics and winding down.
- Adjust your bedroom to make sure you're getting the best sleep you can. For instance, make sure you're blocking out as much light as possible with curtains and blinds. Also, use a noise-canceling machine if sounds keep you up. You may also want to kick your pets out of your bedroom, as they can disrupt your sleep.
- If you have wrinkles, you can try to smooth them away with home devices like a derma rolling pen or Nuface.
- Staying hydrated won't fill out your wrinkles, but it will make your whole body healthier, so be sure to
- Try taking vitamin C as a supplement or topically to help your skin.
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| How to Stop an Engine from Overheating Posted: 09 Aug 2019 09:00 AM PDT If you see your vehicle's temperature gauge creeping into the hot zone, try not to panic. There are many factors that can cause a vehicle to overheat, but the most common issue is a low coolant level and that is easy to remedy. If you have a more serious problem, it's best to get the vehicle towed to a repair shop and fixed by a professional mechanic. [Edit]Taking Immediate Action - Turn off the A/C and turn on the heat if you think your vehicle might be overheating. While it might seem counterintuitive, cranking up the heater can actually draw heat away from the engine bay, which might help cool your vehicle down. On the other hand, using air conditioning can worsen the problem. Switch off the A/C, turn on the heat to full blast, and roll down your windows.[1]
- This isn't likely to fix the problem but can be a temporary solution if you only have to drive a short distance.
- Pull over if the temperature gauge creeps into the hot zone. If you notice your engine temperature climbing into the hot, or orange/red, zone, don't continue driving the vehicle. As soon as it is safe to do so, pull over on the side of the road. Turn your hazard lights on so other motorists know that you are having mechanical issues.[2]
- Some vehicles may have a warning light that comes on when the engine begins to overheat.
- This is especially important if you notice steam pouring out from under the hood! Continuing to drive under these conditions could create additional mechanical problems.
- Shut off your vehicle and pop the hood. Start by turning off your vehicle. Then, carefully open the hood to allow excess heat to disperse faster and steam to escape. Press the hood latch on the interior of your vehicle, go around to the front of the vehicle, release the safety lever, and open the hood. Take care not to burn your fingers![3]
- Let your vehicle cool down for at least 30-60 minutes. If your engine is overheated, everything under the hood will be extremely hot. Do not attempt to diagnose or fix the problem until your car has cooled down. Wait for the temperature gauge to return to a normal reading before moving forward. This can take up to an hour, so make sure you're parked in a safe spot.[4]
- Look for steam, leaks, or other issues. Do a brief inspection to see if you can figure out what the problem is. Steam or smoke pouring out or leaking coolant (also called antifreeze) from the radiator, hoses, or engine are signs of a serious problem.[5]
- Your coolant may be orange/red or green, depending on the type.
- If you hear bubbling coming from under the hood, it means your cooling system is over pressurized and your engine is overheating.
- Check the coolant reservoir tank and fill it if needed. Your vehicle has a plastic reservoir of coolant connected to the top of the radiator. Locate the reservoir and twist the cap counterclockwise to remove it. This will allow you to see if your coolant is low. Look for marks indicating the proper level of coolant, and check to see if the coolant is at or below that level.[6]
- If the reservoir is low, add coolant to your reservoir to the fill line. Replace the reservoir cap when you're done.
- You can use distilled water rather than coolant in a pinch. However, avoid using cold water as it could create additional problems, including cracking your engine block. Use warm water only.
- Continue driving if adding coolant fixed the problem. After adding coolant, turn on your vehicle and check the temperature gauge. If it has returned to a normal level, it may be safe to continue driving. However, it's best to get your vehicle inspected by a mechanic as soon as possible to ensure that there are no additional problems.[7]
- Call a tow truck if you have a leak, the vehicle doesn't cool down, or you suspect other problems. If you have a coolant leak or the vehicle's temperature gauge does not return to normal, do not attempt to drive your vehicle. Call a tow truck and ask to have your vehicle towed to a reputable mechanic. While it may be an inconvenience, getting your vehicle fixed now can prevent more costly repairs in the future.[8]
[Edit]Diagnosing and Fixing Major Issues - Take your vehicle to a reputable repair shop for diagnosis and repairs. Whether you were able to drive the vehicle home or needed to call a tow truck, the next step is to inspect the cooling system and make necessary repairs. Unless you have mechanical knowledge and experience, it's best to hire a professional to service your vehicle.[9]
- Schedule an appointment with a mechanic and describe any issues you're having as well as any steps you've taken to address those issues.
- Repair any leaks in the cooling system. Coolant may leak from the radiator, hoses, freeze plugs, heater core, or intake manifold gasket. Find the source of the leak and replace the necessary components to get your vehicle up and running again.[10]
- Check for blocked airflow to your radiator and inspect your cooling fans. Proper airflow is necessary to cool your vehicle's engine. Ensure that nothing is blocking air from flowing to your radiator. Then, inspect your cooling fans to see if they are operating properly. Remove any obstructions and/or replace the fans or fan motor, if necessary.[11]
- Additionally, if the fins on your radiator are bent, it may prevent your vehicle from cooling itself properly.
- Install a new thermostat if yours has failed. If the thermostat remains closed, it prevents coolant from running through the engine, leading to an overheated vehicle. Replace your thermostat to correct the problem.[12]
- If you continue driving the vehicle while the thermostat remains in the closed position, it can cause major engine damage, leading to more expensive repairs.
- Find out if your heater core is leaking or clogged and repair or replace it. Inspect the heater core and attached hoses for leaks. If there aren't any leaks, you can pressure test the heater core to see if it is working properly. If it's not, flushing it may solve the problem. However, you may need to replace the heater core if that doesn't work.[13]
- A non-operational heater is another sign of a bad heater core. Additionally, check for coolant on the floor of the passenger side of the vehicle to see if the heater core might be the culprit.
- Ensure your water pump is operating correctly. A malfunctioning water pump can create all sorts of issues, including an overheating engine. Check for leaks in and around the water pump. If you see any, try replacing the gasket first. If that doesn't work, replace the water pump.[14]
- You may hear a rumbling noise while your vehicle is running if the pump is dry. Try adding coolant to the max fill line to see if that resolves the issue.
- Dirty coolant and corrosion can cause a water pump to fail, in which case you'd need to replace the pump.
[Edit]Preventing Future Problems - Check your coolant level once per month. Low coolant is one of the most common reasons that a vehicle will overheat. To prevent this issue, check your coolant level frequently. If it's low, top it off to the max fill line. Be sure to use the type of coolant recommended in your owner's manual.[15]
- Always let your vehicle cool down before checking the coolant.
- Tow only the recommended load for your vehicle. Towing a load puts additional strain on your vehicle's engine, especially if you are driving a long distance or up steep inclines. Refer to your owner's manual to figure out what the recommended towing load is for your vehicle and take care not to exceed it.[16]
- Have your coolant system flushed every 1-2 years. Even if you've never had issues with overheating, flushing your coolant system is an important part of routine maintenance. Arrange to have a certified mechanic perform this service every 1-2 years or as often as your owner's manual recommends.[17]
- Make sure your mechanic checks the pH level of your coolant as well.
- Always use the proper type of coolant (and water to coolant ratio) in your vehicle's cooling system.
- Distilled water should only be used in emergencies. After the cooling system problems are solved, have the system completely drained and refilled with the proper antifreeze-water mixture.
- If your car has electric radiator fans, you may be able to activate the electric fans with the engine off. With the car overheated, turn the ignition off (to stop the engine) and then back on without starting the engine. On some cars, the electric fans are wired to turn on even with the engine off.
- If you are in slow-moving traffic, you can pop your hood. It will stay closed on the safety catch, but open a small gap, allowing greater ventilation (you'll see cops and cab drivers do this in big cities on hot days). Be aware that going at higher speeds and hitting a bump may cause safety latch to fail and the hood may open, smashing into windshield.
[Edit]Warnings - To avoid the risk of very serious burns, do not remove a radiator cap from an overheated engine. Wait for it to cool.
- If you must use water instead of coolant, never use cold water. When the cold water contacts the extremely hot engine, there's enough thermal stress to crack your engine block. Always allow the water to warm to ambient temperature.
- Regularly overheating a car can result in head gasket failure. This causes blue smoke to come out from the exhaust and is very expensive to repair.
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| How to Protect Yourself While on Vacation Posted: 09 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT Traveling provides opportunities to relax, sightsee, and soak up other cultures. In all of the excitement, it's not uncommon for people to let their guard down. Luckily, being alert and taking a few necessary precautions can help you stay safe and protect your belongs while you're away. Be careful about how much money you carry with you and try to avoid looking like an obvious tourist, since this can make you a target for thieves. It's also important to have health insurance coverage during your travels, just in case you need medical assistance. [Edit]Securing Your Money and Valuables - Keep your cash hidden and limit the amount you carry on you. Flashing money around when you're traveling can make you an easy target for a thief. Try to avoid pulling out wads of cash from your wallet. Instead, keep a small amount of cash in your pocket and only pull out how much you need when purchasing something.[1]
- Be extremely careful when taking money from ATMs. Be aware of who's standing behind you, and don't just stuff the money in your back pocket and walk away.
- If you're in another country, use their currency. It makes transactions easier, and using currency from a foreign country might get the attention of thieves.[2]
- Stash passports, cash, and credit cards in separate places. Keep a little cash and your credit cards in a wallet or purse. Then, keep additional money and cards in a pocket or money pouch. You can also stash a little more cash in your checked luggage or your carry-on. That way, your money and important documents aren't all together in one place.[3]
- Carry your passport separately from your money and credit cards when you're flying. When you get to the hotel, lock your passport in the hotel safe.
- Unfortunately, hotel safes aren't 100% foolproof, so you may want to carry the items on your person if you're concerned about theft.
- Make copies of important documents, IDs, and credit cards in case you lose them.[4]
- Keep valuables in your carry-on bag when traveling. It's best to leave jewelry and other expensive items at home, but if you insist on bringing them, keep them with you in a purse or carry-on bag. Avoid packing them into a regular bag and checking the luggage, which can easily be stolen or searched.
- When you get to your hotel, secure your valuables in the room safe.
- Carry only the essentials in your wallet. Leave unnecessary forms of identification, like your social security card, at home. You can make copies of other important cards, like your health insurance card, rather than taking the actual cards with you. Store your photo IDs, credit cards, and passport in a secure wallet and take them out as infrequently as possible.[5]
- Do not travel with your debit card. Use cash, traveler's checks, or credit cards.[6]
- Never leave your wallet unattended.
- Lock up valuables in your hotel's safe when you're out of the room. Laptops, jewelry, passports, extra cash, and documents that have personal information on them should be placed in your room or hotel safe. Avoid leaving these important items in your regular suitcase when you're out of the room—they are only secure if they're locked up.[7]
- If the hotel safe looks sketchy or you don't feel comfortable leaving the items behind, keep them on your person.
- Protect your devices with strong passwords and encryptions. Be sure to set strong passwords on your mobile phone, laptop, and other electronic devices when you're traveling. That way, even if your devices are stolen, thieves will have difficulty accessing your private materials and accounts. Be sure to log out of your accounts before putting your devices away.[8]
- Look into apps that provide additional security for your devices. Cerberus, Prey, and AppLock are just a few examples of anti-theft apps you can check out.
- Be careful when using public wi-fi spots, since hackers might be able to access your information that way.[9]
[Edit]Taking Personal Safety Precautions - Read the news before departing. Check the news and look for travel advisories from the government before you depart to avoid journeying into a potentially dangerous area. Civil strife, an upswing in crime, or even natural disasters can happen at any time. Be aware of the conditions of the area into which you're traveling.
- Don't advertise your absence on social media. Announcing your travel plans on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram may alert thieves that your home is unattended. If you want to document your travels on social media, set your accounts to private and make sure you know who can see your profiles.[10]
- If you don't feel secure after taking these measures, post your vacation pictures when you get back from your trip.
- Dress like a native and try to blend in. Big, bulky cameras, beach bags, floppy hats, and brightly colored clothing may advertise that you're a tourist, which makes you an easy target for theft and pickpocketing. Avoid drawing attention to yourself, carry your camera in a camera bag, and try to blend in with the locals.
- For example, opt for jeans and a T-shirt instead of wearing a loud Hawaiian print shirt and swim shorts.
- Stay in groups and avoid wandering off alone. Exploring a new place by yourself can be fun, but it can also make you an easy target. Stay in groups when wandering around, and don't venture too far from your hotel at night. Avoid unlit areas at night and stay off beaches after dark. If you plan on sightseeing alone, let friends or family know your planned itinerary.[11]
- Always know how to contact the local police whenever you enter a foreign area.
- Listen to your intuition. If a situation or area doesn't feel comfortable, go elsewhere.
- Wear crossbody bags and purses to deter pickpockets. Fanny packs and loose purses are a pickpocketer's primary targets. Their straps can easily be cut, and the culprit can be off into the crowd without a trace. Instead, wear purses with straps that go across the chest, and keep your wallet in a bag or your breast pocket instead of your back pocket.[12]
- You can also check out travel backpacks, which have anti-theft features.
- Remain alert and avoid distractions. It's easy to get distracted when you're in a new place, since there's so much to see and do! Unfortunately, this makes you an easy target. Try to keep your wits about you when you're walking around and avoid distractions like constantly taking video, looking down for long periods to text or surf the web, and so on. Stay on guard to keep yourself safe.[13]
- Try to avoid getting intoxicated unless you have family or friends with you who can watch your back.
[Edit]Staying Healthy - Research potential health concerns related to your destination. Look into details about your destination so that you'll know what to expect once you get there. For example, being aware of potential issues like poisonous snakes and spiders, local crime, and the safety of drinking water can help keep you safe and healthy when you're on the road.[14]
- Get a checkup and any required vaccinations before you depart. It's a good idea to get a physical before you travel, especially if you plan to be away for a while, so that you have peace of mind about your own health. If you're traveling to a place that requires vaccinations, make sure you get them before you depart.
- Bring your vaccination paperwork with you, just in case.
- It's not a bad idea to carry hand sanitizer with you, especially in airports and other high-traffic areas.
- Talk to your health insurance company about travel coverage. Medical assistance while abroad can be very expensive, difficult to find, of dubious quality — or all of the above. Purchasing travel insurance before you leave your home country can protect you if you should fall ill or have an accident while abroad.[15]
- Coverage amounts and deductibles will vary, but travel insurance can prevent financial catastrophe if something goes wrong.
- If you're traveling internationally and have Medicare, get supplemental insurance. Medicare doesn't provide coverage outside the Unites States.
- Bring your prescription medications in clearly marked bottles. Prescription medications can be a red flag when you're flying, and can also make you a target to thieves. Keep your medications in bottles with your name, the doctor's name, and dosage information clearly marked to avoid any issues with flight security. Stash the bottles in a safe place.
- If you plan to be away for a while, make sure you have enough medication to last, since getting refills in other countries can be difficult.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, be prepared with an over-the-counter medication.
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