In my book, “Why Grow Old,” I mentioned various causes of skin damage, which are from excess sun exposure, smoking, and poor nutrition. Of course, some people are blessed with genetically healthier, more resilient skin. The latter, we can do nothing about, so we must concentrate on those things we can influence. I just ran across an interesting and pertinent study by Darrick E. Antell, M.D., a plastic surgeon from New York that is worth including in the New Youth Medical spa web site. This is a study of identical twins with different sports and habits. Continue reading →