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by Miriam Lacey

Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Francis Palmer is betting that there's a market for people who want the effects of Botox without using botulism. Specifically, the company he works for, MyoScience, has developed a machine that uses cold to freeze facial nerves. The device, which uses a series of small needles called "cryoprobes" to freeze muscles' nerves into relaxing, is currently in clinical trials and may soon be looking for approval in Europe.

To me, the procedure sounds not unlike receiving Botox injections, insofar as there are lots of little needle jabs involved and the mechanism of wrinkle relaxation involves disabling nerves for a few months. If this technique gets FDA approval sometime soon, would you try it rather than getting Botox? Or are you content to age naturally?

by Daily Makeover

We're very excited to present this story from one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover!

To say that Kim Cattrall knows sexy is like saying a fish knows how to swim--it just doesn't do justice to her innate ability to inhabit her sensuality. The 54-year-old actress spent the last decade as one of TV's most sexualized characters on HBO's Sex And The City. When we got the chance to sit down with Kim, who is the new face of Olay's Total Effects anti-aging body line, we got the scoop on how she continues to look so amazing. The soft-spoken star says women need to get rid of the notion that sexy means over-the-top. "I always think that less is more," she says. "There's a point where you look in the mirror and say 'Is this too much?' and if you even have that inclination than it usually is."

See what else Kim has to say about staying sexy when you keep reading

by Heather Dale

I know I'm preaching to the choir when I say that exercise does a body good. Not only does it make your exterior look svelte, but it also heals your insides too.

Well a recent study at McMaster University took it to the next level, analyzing the role that exercise plays in the aging process. What they found is that the aging process occurs because of defects to our mitochondria — mitochondria are the CEOs of our cells where energy production occurs. They note that with regular endurance exercise we can prevent premature aging in nearly every organ of the body. How's that for exercise doing a body good?

So if you needed a good reason to jump-start your Spring workouts, take this info as a token of exercise inspiration. Just be sure to crank up "Move It, Move It" and picture the millions of happy mitochondria as you break a sweat.

by POPSUGAR Beauty

Hyperpigmentation is a significant issue for most people as they age, but when it comes to preventing or minimizing it, wearing sunblock when you're out on the beach isn't a cure-all. In fact, according to Belle Visage's Tina Keshishian, a celebrity facialist who works with Kirsten Dunst, many people are consistently exposing themselves to damaging rays without even realizing it. Tina says that the person most likely to get hyperpigmentation is typically someone who is driving in a car without sunblock. "Sun worshipers today wear sunblock; it's the ones who think they're not getting sun that get discolored." To find out how to prevent and treat this type of damage, keep reading.

by Jaime Richards

After recently appearing at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony looking particularly youthful, some have speculated that Gwyneth Paltrow has had a little work done. While nothing's been confirmed, perhaps it's Gwyneth's mom, Blythe Danner, who's spilled the beans.

"Well, I think we've all fooled around with it [Botox]," Blythe told UsMagazine.com, adding, "I won't go into detail, but we all need a little help from our friends!"

While some stars are a bit more shy about revealing the truth about whether they've dabbled with the injection, it's refreshing to see Blythe's honesty on the topic. What do you think about stars revealing their Botox use? Do you care either way if they've been jabbed, or is it really none of our business?

by Colleen Barrett

In January's issue of Glamour, Reese Witherspoon becomes the latest celebrity to declare she's getting sexier with age.

"Sexuality and femininity is an accumulation of age and wisdom and comfort in your own skin. I feel better — so much better now than I ever did in my twenties. I am calmer; I know who I am. And as a result, I feel much sexier."

Of course, she's only 34. Ask her again in 10 years, and her answer might sound more jaded. At 43, Julia Roberts wishes she appreciated her youthful beauty more, and 42-year-old Laura Linney calls aging a privilege because the only alternative is to die young.

While Reese has the stature to act into old age, leading roles for women go down as age goes up — you need to be Meryl Streep to lead a rom-com after 60 — so Hollywood is far from a friend to aging.

But as celebrities like Kristen Bell, Jessica Simpson, and Kim Kardashian turn 30, they're asked to reflect on their age. All report feeling confident, sexy, and so comfortable in their skin, but isn't that normal? Because the difference between 20 and 30, or 24 and 34, isn't growing old, it's growing up.

by Jaime Richards

If you have lots of moles, here's a spot of good news from the UK. A recent study conducted by researchers at Kings College London found that people with a higher percentage of moles actually age better. It seems that not only do moles create a more youthful appearance, but those with a larger percentage of moles (the average person has around 30 to 40) appear to be less apt to experience signs of aging skin, like wrinkles and age spots.

While the reason is unknown, scientists think it might have something to do with the way DNA strands are made up within one's genetic coding. It's also believed that the multiple-moled are blessed with some sort of natural exfoliation system within the skin.

But the bad news is that people with a greater amount of moles are more likely to get skin cancer — and other types of cancer. So while you layer up on the sunscreen, make no bones about it: the study also found that people with a greater amount of moles have better bone density. Whee.

by POPSUGAR Fitness

Heidi Klum looks ready for the holidays in a gold sparkly dress on the December cover of Self. In the interview, Heidi answers questions from Self readers about growing older, keeping marriage fresh, and her secrets to a healthy lifestyle. Here are the highlights:

• On her favorite exercise: "One of the best parts about season eight of Project Runway being taped in New York City was that I went running every morning. I had a watch that counts the miles and the little thing you put on your shoe that measures each step. Over seven weeks, I ran 120 miles! I don’t love running, but I do like to see everything getting tighter and toned."
• On getting older: "The ultimate beauty secret for a woman getting older is, 'Don’t be too thin!' It is always better to have a little meat on your bones. When you are just muscle, you end up being gaunt in the face, and that makes you look older by 5 or 10 years. I don’t think of getting older as looking better or worse; it’s just different. You change, and that’s OK."
• On her secret to staying fresh: "Sleep! I get up at 5:30, so I’m exhausted early. I go to bed at 8:30 most nights. Also, before events, I may get a spray tan. I like how it looks, but sometimes I leave gold shimmery marks all over!"