Everyday habits and aging

7 Everyday Habits that Accelerate Aging

Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and chronic diseases. But you can prevent it by making healthy lifestyle changes.

You need to know that inflammation is not your enemy. It’s an important function of your immune system that helps remove toxins and fight infections. If you notice swelling and redness after an insect bite, that’s acute inflammation at work.

While acute inflammation may cause pain and discomfort, it helps us maintain optimal health. You need to worry about chronic inflammation a sit is painless and undetectable.

Chronic inflammation is long term inflammation that may take weeks to years. Some of your daily habits will result in chronic inflammation and then developing chronic diseases. Making some lifestyle changes can improve your overall health.

1. SITTING FOR MANY HOURS

Bigger waistline should not be only your worry if you sit for longer period. According to studies people who set for more than 6 hours are at great risk of chronic low-grade inflammation.

2. DRINKING TOO MUCH

Excessive drinking as more than seven drinks per week will lead to inflammation and accelerate aging process. It can lead to face lines and wrinkles.

3. LOW VITAMIN D INTAKE

Low vitamin D intake has been linked to inflammation. Vegans can get vitamin D from fortified foods, mushrooms, and tofu. It’s also important to get at least 20 minutes of sunlight exposure.

4. SMOKING

Smoking has been linked to heart disease and cancer in addition it breaks down collagen and cause wrinkles.

5. EATING RED MEAT

Consumption of red meat has been linked to inflammation along with high release of C reactive protein and which accelerate aging process too.

6. EATING PROCESSED FOODS

White bread, margarine, candy, vegetable oils, and other processed foods promote inflammation and aging. It would be wise to replace these foods with omega 3-containing foods such as flaxseeds, avocado, and olive oil.

7. INADEQUATE SLEEP

Lack of sleep or sleep deprivations accelerate aging process so try to get on average 7-9 hours of sleeping.

Sources:

https://www.care2.com/greenliving/7-everyday-habits-that-accelerate-aging.html

http://coah.jhu.edu/