By SOLA OGUNDIPE
If you look young for your age, chances are
you’ll live longer than if you’re haggard and appear worn out. Even if
you are 45 and still feel like a teenager, there is no avoiding the
white hairs and fine lines. Growing old is inevitable, but there are
easy ways to keep looking younger and, hopefully, live longer.
Don’t stress
Heavy
workloads, reduced family time, higher costs of living and 24/7
communication devices are daily sources of stress. Do not to put
yourself in unnecessary stressful situations like rushing to work,
squeezing with the crowds, being overly competitive and trying to do too
many things at the same time.
Exercise and keep fit
Regular
exercise is definitely a youth booster although most of us don’t get
enough and eat too much. Vigorous exercise can reduce cellular aging by
preventing the shortening of telomeres which are linked to several
health problems, including diabetes and coronary heart disease and early
death. A few minutes of vigorous or moderate activity every week is
recommended to moderately delay the decline of age markers. One of the
easy ways to incorporate exercise into your daily life is to go for a
walk
Eat and drink healthy,
The best ways of eating healthy
are debatable, however one definite no-no is sugar, which hastens the
degradation of elastin and collagen especially on the face. Intake of
antioxidants help your body repair damage to cells caused by free
radicals,
Eating moderate amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables,
meat and drinking plenty of water is the simplest way to keep the body
nourished and young. A low body mass index (BMI) preserves a youthful
appearance. Avoid smoking, alcoholism and drug use which all contribute
to ageing.
Stay active
Boredom accelerates mental and
physical aging by encouraging unnecessary binging and feelings of
uselessness that may to lead to depression. It is important to lead a
productive and active life by engaging in activities and keeping good
company.
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