Jun 9, 2024, 03:30 PM IST

8 lifestyle factors that lead to early ageing

Varnika Srivastava

Inadequate sleep: Getting enough "beauty sleep" is crucial for hormone balance and recovery from stress, as sleep deprivation can negatively affect aging and the release of human growth hormone.

Dehydration:  Dehydration affects trillions of cells and affects skin health. Adequate hydration maintains skin moisture, reducing wrinkles.

Skipping exercise: As we age, muscle loss affects skin and overall health. Prioritize strength training for muscle mass maintenance, using basic movement patterns and adjusting movement speed for joint stability.

Excess sugar: High sugar intake negatively impacts energy, body composition, hormone balance, and glycation, leading to skin wrinkling and sagging due to impaired collagen regeneration.

Stress: Stress can rapidly age us. Managing stress can reduce the impact of cortisol on our bodies and appearance.

Alcohol: Regular alcohol consumption may not be as unhealthy as it may accelerate ageing by affecting organ health and functioning and also accelerating skin ageing.

Fast food: Regular consumption of unhealthy food can significantly impact our health, leading to decreased metabolism, increased weight, increased base cholesterol, and diabetes.

Sun exposure: increases skin cancer risk, causes wrinkles, and accelerates skin aging.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports