Will You Age Like Your Mother? 6 Ways To Stop The Clock

Turns out your mother’s health can reveal a lot about your own. So check out her health report card so you can find out ways to age gracefully.

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and had those moments where you’ve caught glimpses of your mother staring back at you? Or have you seen the lines around your mother’s eyes, or the loose skin around the jowls, and wondered if you’ll ever look the same way at her age?

Some surgeons and dermatologists believe 50 to 60 percent of facial ageing is about genetics, but others say it is more lifestyle and environment. “To a degree, our facial shape and structure is determined almost exclusively genetically,” says Dr Jorn Flynn, a surgeon based in Gold Coast, Australia.

Here we look at facial ageing, genetics and what you can do to stop the clock:

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