Most of us want to live a younger looking and feeling life. We do everything just to look younger. However, our daily habits can either add or subtract years from your life.
Fortunately, there are healthy and simple habits you can adopt in order to halt the aging process and turn back time. Check this out.
Use Sunscreen
Before going outside, make sure to slather on sunscreen. This will protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays which causes premature aging and increases your risk of skin cancer.
Ease Your Stress
Stress actually ages us and put too much strain on our body over time.
According to a 2012 study, work-related tension harms DNA in our cells, speeding up the shortening of telomeres—which protect the ends of our chromosomes and which may indicate our life expectancy.
Moreover, stress also can cause obesity, heart diseases, and type 2 diabetes.
Try to manage your stress by meditating, practicing yoga, praying, relaxing in the shower or do whatever else chills you out. Remember that the long-term effects of stress are just too dangerous to be ignored.
Eat Real Foods
Avoid eating pre-cooked and packaged foods. These foods are packed with preservatives, artificial ingredients, and high amounts of sodium, sugar, and fats that all cause diseases such as obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
As much as possible cook your own food more often and make sure that you eat fresh from the market. Whole foods can help you undo the damage of processed foods adds years to your life.
Drink Water
By drinking enough amount of water, your organ can work at its best and flush out toxins. Water can also help fight hunger cravings, keep your weight off, and preserve your skin.
Drink water all day as it is considered to be the magic pill that holds the fountain of youth.
Swap Out Coffee For Green Tea
Green tea is rich in antioxidants and is a great metabolism-booster. When it comes to aging, the benefits you can obtain from green tea are equally impressive.
Results of a study in Norway have found that individuals who drink green tea have performed higher on a cognitive test that those non-drinkers.
Practice Mindfulness
A little mindfulness is the key to a healthier brain and longer life. According to research, individuals who engaged in mindfulness activities for six hours a day over a three-month period increased the activity of the enzyme telomerase, which improves chromosomal health and slows the aging of the brain.
Get Outside
Spending time outdoors can reduce stress levels, improve your vision, lower your risk for disease-causing inflammation, and improve short-term memory. Aim to spend at least 30 minutes outside.
Give Up Smoking
Smoking increases your risk of heart disease and cancer. According to Thomas Perls, MD, associate professor at Boston University School of Medicine, just one cigarette a day can take 15 years off your life.
Go Out And Meet People
According to studies adults with fewer social interactions were at greater risk for chronic illnesses, including cancer.
Going out and meeting people will have a positive effect on your health. Try joining groups with the same hobbies and interests as yours.
More Sleep
More sleep is needed by your body because it needs downtime to repair cells and rest your heart as well as your mind in order for you to stay sane. You should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.
Lack of sleep has been linked to obesity, memory loss, heart disease, injury, weakened immune system, and high blood pressure.
Lift Weights
Weight lifting can protect your body, strengthen your muscles, and preserve your bone mass over time.
Strength training can make your bones stronger which is important to prevent osteoporosis and serious injuries. You can reap this timeless reward by adding at least 2 days of resistance training to your weekly workout.
More Movements
Moving more often reduces your risk of injury from a fall or basic slip, increases your mobility, and improves your body’s overall circulation. Furthermore, it will also help you manage joint pains, soreness, arthritis, and lack of mobility.
Reconsider Your Protein
Limit your intake of processed meat as it has been linked to colon cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
