We all want to stay young for as long as possible, both for health and appearance. A scientific team analyzed about 1000 38-year-olds and found that some of them looked like they were 20 years old, while others appeared to have the health conditions of elderly people. According to the study, genetics only account for about 20% of the aging process, while environmental and lifestyle factors play a much more important role.
Here in the incredible.clubwe’ve put together these amazing beauty tips to help you stay young longer.
1. Control your stress level
Australian Elizabeth Blackburn, a Nobel Prize winning molecular biologist, discovered that telomeres (the ends of chromosomes) are actually responsible for the aging processes in our cells. The shorter our telomeres, the faster we age. Chronic stress produces shorter telomeres, so it’s important to manage stress levels.
Meditation is one of the best ways to relax. It also helps prevent telomere shortening. Sign up for a yoga class and learn to let go of negative thoughts and situations.
2. Surround yourself with people you like
Blackburn’s research also showed that people who live in safe, friendly communities have longer telomeres. So invest your time in your neighborhood and enjoy it.
Another study revealed that married people and those with old friends also have longer telomeres, which means they age a little slower than others. Some research has indicated that the ideal number of friends we need to stay healthy is six.
3. Eating less makes you live longer
Caloric restriction, which basically means eating less without malnutrition, can slow down human metabolism and help us stay young longer. The researchers observed two groups of monkeys for two years. They came to the conclusion that those who had a low calorie diet lived longer and were healthier.
You can also adjust your diet. Try to avoid all types of processed foods, as added phosphates speed up the aging process. Instead, be sure to include anti-aging foods in your diet: blueberries, dark chocolate, walnuts, figs, salmon, avocado, turmeric, etc. By consuming this type of food, you will reduce your risk of heart disease and protect your skin and eyesight, as well as supporting cognitive function and improving your gut health.
A recent study from the University of Scranton showed that walnuts contain the highest amount of anti-aging antioxidants. Eating just 3 walnuts a day will help you stay healthier and younger. Also, try to limit your intake of added sugars and stop drinking sodas and alcohol.
4. Exercise your brain
Exercise is important, but don’t forget to train your brain too. Read books, study foreign languages and play games that involve mental activity. By actively making your brain work, you can slow down the aging process. Recent studies have shown that learning increases the number of neurons that help the brain stay younger.
5. Switch to more natural cosmetics
Try to wear less makeup, as the parabens used in cosmetics can alter estrogen and affect female fertility in premature aging. You can switch to more natural cosmetics. Now, if you’re a cosmetics junkie and just can’t cut back on it, make sure you clean your face thoroughly and remove makeup every day.
6. Spend about 15 minutes in the sun
Today, all women’s magazines convince us that the sun protection factor on the face is something that we cannot ignore, even during the winter season. However, the Cancer Research organization in the UK has suggested that we spend about 15 minutes in the sun at midday without sunscreen. This will help you get vitamin D without the risk of getting skin cancer.
7. Dance more often
A new study has shown that dancing is one of the most effective types of exercise that can reverse the aging process. Dancing, especially choreography that changes constantly, can increase the work of the hippocampus and help slow aging.
8. Go to bed an hour earlier
Having a correct sleep regime is very important. Experts say that sleep between 11 pm and 3 am is responsible for proper nutrition and regeneration of the body, so you should go to sleep at 11 pm or earlier. Ideally, a person should sleep 7-8 hours during the night. Chronic lack of sleep not only affects how we feel, but also how we look.
A Harvard Medical School survey showed that people who usually sleep less than 7 hours and started going to bed just an hour earlier had positive changes in blood pressure. This also helped reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
9. Add more vitamins to your diet
Antioxidants prevent free radicals, caused by too much sun or pollution, from damaging our body’s cells. A good way is to use face creams with antioxidants. Another alternative is to take them orally. The most powerful antioxidants that delay aging are selenium and vitamins E and C.
Consider adding fish oil or any other anti-inflammatory supplement to your diet. Fish oil is rich in omega-3 acids that improve heart function, boost the immune system and enhance hair growth. Omega 3 is also ideal for maintaining younger looking skin.
What do you think of these tips for maintaining your health and looking younger? Do you have a healthy routine? Share your opinions with us in the comments below!
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