Your Face

The bright yellow spice turmeric, an ingredient in brown mustard, is a powerful anti-inflammatory for the skin, according to dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, M.D., author of Dr. Perricone’s 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity. And inflammation of the skin, caused by years of sun exposure, pollution and daily wear and tear, is responsible for many of the fine lines and wrinkles that are the hallmarks of age.

Turmeric fights those wrinkles by activating the skin’s internal anti-inflammatory chemicals. If you’re an adventurous eater, you can also get your dose of turmeric in Indian and Thai curry dishes.

Your Eyes

Chances are you’re not blinking a healthy 25 times a minute when your eyes are concentrating on driving on the highway or looking at a computer screen. Over the years, tired, dry eyes can contribute to the age-related vision problems that affect many older adults.

To halt more serious problems that can lead to blindness, make like Jackie O and wear sunglasses — even in winter — to block out retina-damaging UV rays, says Elizabeth Somer, R.D., author of Age-Proof Your Body. To fend off the onset of macular degeneration — the leading cause of age-related blindness — try to consume just one serving (that’s only 1/2 cup cooked!) of dark, leafy veggies, like collards and kale, every day.

Your Heart

Turn those computers, phones and BlackBerries off! According to a 2006 poll by private research firm The Conference Board, a full 60 percent of Americans had no plans to take a break from work that year — that’s the highest percentage in the poll’s 28 years. Unfortunately, the chronic stress of working too hard without adequate time off nearly doubles your risk of getting heart disease, the number-one killer of women, says a recent study in the British Medical Journal. That break does not have to be elaborate or expensive — just something you’d enjoy for a few days that would get your mind off your job.

Your Brain

Age-related memory loss affects millions over 65; more than five million Americans today suffer from Alzheimer’s disease alone. But studies show that doing brain-twister puzzles like sudoku, taking a class where remembering facts is involved or even participating in a book club can keep your brain fit and nimble. Solving puzzles and memorizing information, says Gary Small, M.D., author of The Longevity Bible, can restore more youthful brain power (making you feel up to 20 years younger) in just three months.

Your Bones

Whether you invest in a pair of one- to two-pound dumbbells or a couple of soup cans to build your arm and back muscles, studies show that you can increase bone mass, and thwart osteoporosis (a common brittle-bone disease in women), by doing a little weight lifting. “Your daily calcium intake is not enough to keep your bones strong,” says Lynn Anderson, Ph.D., creator of the new Dr. Lynn’s Anti-Aging Workout for Every Body: Flex & Tone fitness DVD ($15, razorfitness.com). “Studies prove that strength training three days a week is essential to building bone mass.” Plus, if you’re already consuming the daily calcium requirement of 1,200mg, strengthening your muscles will boost its effects! To get started, check out a beginner’s dumbell-lifting slide show at: mayoclinic.com/health/weight-training/SM00041.

Your Weight

We hate to be the ones to tell you, but just by growing older, the average adult woman will gain a pound a year even if she doesn’t overeat. And once you go through menopause, your metabolism slows down further, requiring even fewer calories to keep you slim. But Harvard University research has found that prayer, like other forms of repetitive meditative practices such as yoga, can actually help battle the bulge by regulating your metabolism. The calming effects of prayer or meditation lower your brain’s output of cortisol, the stress hormone that can make you want to overeat.