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You Spin Away Stress

Taking your work angst out on the Spinning bike or treadmill might is certainly better than drowning your angst in a few post-work cocktails, but regularly incorporating yoga into your fitness routine can help boost blood flow and help relax facial muscles, which can keep dull skin and fine lines at bay.

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“Yoga moves like Child’s Pose, Downward-Facing Dog, and Sun Salutations improve circulation, and that the boost of oxygen is what gives skin that lovely yoga glow,” says Hema Sundaram, MD, a Washington, DC–area dermatologist. New research finds regular yoga practice may reduce the inflammation and stress that also speed skin aging. (Video: Defy your age with 5 minutes of yoga a day)

If you need another reason to om away tension: High levels of stress can spike production of the hormone cortisol, which can exacerbate breakouts or aggravate conditions like psoriasis. “Controlling stress keeps your skin calm,” says Annie Chiu, MD, a derm in LA.

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