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Julianna Margulies Offers Perfect Advice On Why We Shouldn't Fear Aging

Julianna Margulies Offers Perfect Advice On Why We Shouldn't Fear Aging
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At 49, actress Julianna Margulies is no stranger to the pressures of staying young in Hollywood, but that doesn't mean she's dreading the big 5-0. "The Good Wife" actress and "ER" veteran turns 50 in June and spoke with NewBeauty magazine in its latest issue, on newsstands this week, about her healthy attitude on aging. 

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“There is so much pressure to look young," Margulies told NewBeauty. "But it sure beats the alternative. If I wasn’t aging, I wouldn’t be living. You have to embrace it. Hopefully, I will age. What are my other choices?” Well, put. 

The actress says she isn't panicked by the prospect of her milestone birthday. "I really like where I am now at 49. I’m happier now than I have ever been. I’m in better shape than I have ever been, and I am at a great point in my career.”

Margulies revealed her fitness and beauty tips, which include working out four times a week, trying to avoid sugar and alcohol, and eating healthy fats.

She also swears by drinking warm water with lemon for her glowing complexion but adds, "Genes! My mom and dad gave me great skin.”

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Her mother, she notes, also gave her a priceless lesson when it comes to aging. 

“When my mom turned 70, she gave me some very good advice. She said, ‘Don’t ever waste your time thinking you are old.’ She said she would have treated 60 differently knowing what she knew when she turned 70; the same with turning 60 and 50. She’s really instilled in me not to waste my time thinking about it.”

So there you have it. Age really is all in your thinking.

h/t NewBeauty

 

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Pomegranate Juice(01 of08)
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Studies show that a glass of pomegranate juice a day could keep the wrinkles at bay. Pomegranate has previously been linked to the prevention of heart disease and stress relief, but now researchers have found that the fruit juice also slows down the natural oxidation ("wear and tear") of DNA. (credit:Getty Images)
Berries(02 of08)
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Blueberries and blackberries and other berries are packed with antioxidant compounds known as anthocyanins, which have been shown to reduce the growth of certain cancers while also helping with brain function and muscle tone. (credit:Shutterstock)
Green Tea(03 of08)
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Green tea has all sorts of health benefits including the ability to quell inflammation with its strong antioxidants. Chronic inflammation has a part in diabetes and other diseases. In addition, researchers have found that green tea can inhibit oxidative stress and the potential inflammation that might result from it. (credit:Getty Images)
Olive Oil(04 of08)
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Studies have shown that olive oil's strong antioxidants may help prevent age-related diseases. In addition, the low rates of heart disease and cancer on the Greek island of Crete are attributed in large part to olive oil's monounsaturated fats. (credit:Getty Images)
Vitamin C(05 of08)
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Many studies have illustrated the benefits of vitamin C in boosting cell renewal. Indeed, vitamin C helps form collagen, which smooths fine lines and wrinkles. (credit:Getty Images)
Fish(06 of08)
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Studies have even shown that people who eat loads of fish live longer. One study of middle-aged American men found that those who ate fish two to three times per week boasted a 40 percent lower mortality rate than those who did not. (credit:Getty Images)
Orange Veggies(07 of08)
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Orange veggies such as carrots, pumpkin and squash are packed with alpha-carotene. And studies show that people whose blood levels measured highest for alpha-carotene were least likely to die of cancer, heart disease or any other cause over an 18-year period. (credit:AP)
Sunscreen(08 of08)
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Australian researchers have found that people who applied a daily dollop of sunscreen had fewer wrinkles on their skin than those who didn't use sunscreen regularly. (credit:Getty Images)

 

 

 

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