20 Bad Habits that Make You Age Faster
Are you experiencing changes on your face that make you look older than your normal
age? Then, you must be following some harmful habits that are causing you to age faster
than usual. It’s not always the genes but your daily
actions that affect your aging process.
In today’s video, we will share with you the 20 bad habits that you should quit as
soon as possible if you want to look youthful.
#1. You are drinking Soda Sugary drinks are very harmful, especially
when it comes to aging. They are the main reason behind causing obesity in women and
men. Consistent consumption of Soda has a huge
impact on the development of metabolic disease. Moreover, Soda has a bad impact on your brain
as well.
#2. Not drinking enough water. Our body is composed of 60% water. So, the
need for staying hydrated is quite understandable. You might age faster because you are not getting
enough water intake that your body needs to perform its daily functions. Less water intake
has a clear impact on our skin.
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#3. Lack of exercise Exercise keeps aging at bay and increases
longevity. Even if you can’t go to the gym every day, it is fine. According to fitness
experts, a moderate walk of about 30 minutes every day is good enough to improve bad cholesterol
levels and maintain good health. It also helps in improving insulin sensitivity and making
the bones stronger. Apart from exercise, ensure that you are taking
vitamin D and calcium. As we age, our bones become weak and we can suffer from calcium
and D3 deficiency.
#4. Using Skin products that have Chemicals Many skincare products are made with chemicals
because ether is no other way around. But among those chemicals that are used in skincare
products, some possess serious threats to our bodies.
Many skin care products contain hormone-disrupting chemicals such as pesticides, plastics, phthalates,
and parabens. The worst part about these chemicals is that they are capable of mimicking hormones
and destroying them. Also, they cause internal signaling problems which lead to premature
cell death and we age before usual.
#5. You are depressed Depression is another reason that you are
aging fast. Depression and its effect can take a toll on your life both physically and
mentally. Many of us take depression as normal. But in reality, if it’s left untreated it
speeds up the aging process by 3-4 folds than normal.
Seek professional help whenever you feel down, anxious or depressed. You can also go for
various behavior therapies including Cognitive-behavioral therapy.
#6. You are eating a lot of meat. Multiple studies have shown that higher consumption
of meat is associated with early death. A recent analysis has shown that people who
consume more vegetables have a lower risk of mortality than those who eat meat more
often. Cut out meat from your diet and eat more vegetables.
#7. You are not considering dental hygiene Dental hygiene plays a very vital role in
our overall health and wellbeing. Teeth show the signs of wear and tears first before any
other part of the body. Brushing twice a day and not forgetting to floss will have a good
impact. Recent studies have suggested that not flossing regularly can increase the rate
of heart diseases and cognitive issues such as Alzheimer’s.
#8. Not getting enough sleep. Sleep is as vital as any other factor in slowing
down the aging process. A regular, peaceful, undisturbed good night's sleep can make you
look 10 years younger than your age. Sounds good, isn’t it?
Sleep plays a vital role in hormone regulation, memory development, and muscle recovery. Getting
less sleep can also result in weight gain, insulin resistance, and depression. These
issues can also trigger type 2 diabetes, heart issues, and high blood pressure.
#9. You are not moisturizing your skin. The importance of moisturizing your skin before
bedtime is very important. It keeps our skin wrinkle and blemish-free. A study conducted
in 2019 has shown that taking proper care of your skin can decrease inflammation, Alzheimer’s
diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, aging skin releases cytokines into
the circulatory system which creates inflammation. Keep your skin young, ultimately your body
will become young too.
#10. You are not managing your blood pressure. Blood pressure or hypertension is associated
with heart failure and low metabolic rate. It can also become a reason for Alzheimer’s
according to researchers. Patients suffering from high blood pressure
experience deterioration of white matter fibers which connect brain areas involved in emotions,
memory, and attention.
#11. You are using plastic Bottles for drinking Do you know drinking from plastic bottles
can cause wrinkles? Yes, you have heard it right.
When we drink from plastic bottles, our lips purse repeatedly. No doubt that water hydrates
our skin and makes it wrinkle-free, but the repeated pursing of our lips causes lips to
wrinkle more. Drink through glasses or wide-mouth bottles.
#12. You are Holding Grudges Holding grudges isn’t as simple as it looks.
It could have a drastic effect on both your mental and physical health. Especially, when
it comes to aging, holding grudges speed up this process. Our body holds stress through
frowns, furrowed eyebrows, and clenched jaws. Forgive and forget, to be youthful forever.
#13. You are consuming way too many dairy products.
Dairy products are a good source of calcium and other important nutrients. Calcium plays
a vital role in building strong bones, but drinking it every day might cause serious
gut inflammation issues. Gut inflammation can lead to detoxification of the skin and
hence can cause aging.
#14. You are chugging too much coffee Consume less coffee, if you want to look younger
than your age. Caffeine makes you excrete fluid and decreases the moisture of your body.
Remember, a dehydrated body ages faster than a hydrated one.
#15. You aren’t taking the WHITE Out. If you are fond of white grains, pasta and
sugar this one is surely for you. Together, all this white in your diet feeds the bad
gut bacteria which eliminates the good gut bacteria. And, eventually, the anti-inflammatory
compounds are reduced. Anti-inflammation reduces aging.
#16. You aren’t applying sunscreen. UVA and UVB from the sun rays can cause serious
damage to your skin. Apply sunscreen before going out to protect your skin from wrinkles
and freckles. Because these two make you look older than your actual age.
#17. You are sitting for a longer period than usual.
A sedentary lifestyle not only causes weight gain but it affects the aging process more
than you can think. It decreases oxygen intake which aids in weight gains and also ceases
the production of dopamine.
#18. You are looking down while using your phone.
Text neck is very common in our generation due to advancement in technology and its rapid
use in almost every sector of life. Text neck causes strain on your neck and spine which
age our body prematurely.
#19. You are using your mobile before bedtime Using a mobile phone before bedtime can have
drastic effects. This is because of the blue light exposure that disrupts the sleep cycle.
#20. Your bedding isn’t comfortable While sleeping we often sleep on our face
which creates creases in cheeks. These creases lead to permanent sleep wrinkles. To avoid
them, sleep on your back, else change your pillowcase to satin or silk.
Aging is a process that can’t be stopped. But it can be slowed down by following a healthy
lifestyle. Our daily habits can have a huge impact on our health and age specifically.
Avoid the above-mentioned habits to age before time.
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