30 March 2016
The ProblemPremature ageing and health issues have become a cause of concern in recent years. With the growth and improvement in science & technology and new gadgets coming in the market everyday, life is becoming more stressful and a lot of health issues are creeping up.
Let us have a look at a few of them and find a solution. Excessive Television WatchingIt has been found by research that excessive watching of TV shortens one's life span - the life expectancy decreasing by 22 minutes for each hour of extra TV watching.
Risk of developing Alzheimer's also increases with increased TV watching time. Drinking Water Through A StrawDrinking water through a straw causes pursing of the lips that causes fine wrinkle lines around the mouth.
Drinking from sports water bottles as well as smoking also lead to the formation of these wrinkles. Drink water from the glass instead and stop smoking; your body will be thankful to you for this. Too Little Or Too Much ExerciseLittle exercise increases the risk of obesity and heart disease, Alzheimer's and shortens life while excessive exercise can lead to stiffness of the joints and lead to increased risk of arthritis.
Central Heating & Air ConditioningBoth central heating and air conditioning systems dry out the skin, leading to premature wrinkling and aging of the skin.
Reduce the heating and air conditioning to a comfortable level. also keep a bowl of water in the room to maintain the humidity levels. Excess Sugar ConsumptionExcess sugar intake is bad for the health and bad for the waistline. It also leads to wrinkles by damaging collagen and causing the skin to sag. It also leads to high blood sugar levels,
Using Earphones ExcessivelyListening to IPod excessively causes hearing loss and diminished hearing due to the constant drumming of the music at high volume through the headphones.
Studies have concluded that even an hour of listening of music through headphones can affect hearing temporarily. Listening at full or high volume can lead to permanent damage. One's Job Or WorkWork is a source of stress for a lot of people and a big one at that as deadlines have to be met.
Excessive and repeated stress leads to heart disease and hastens aging. Avoid working long hours and take short breaks in between. Soap For Washing And BathingSoap is alkaline and using it removes the protective layer of oils that protect the skin of the face and body.
Excessively using soap therefore leads to wrinkles. It is better to use a neutral pH and chemical free cleaner and even then taking care not to over cleanse the skin. Pillow Cases or PillowsSleeping for a long stretch of time on the same side on a cotton pillow case can cause creases on the face leading to lines and wrinkles.
Try to sleep on your back or use a silk or satin pillow case to reduce these compression wrinkles. Low Fat DietsThese days because of obesity issues we tend to reduce the fat intake in the hope that consuming less fat may lead to less weight gain issues.
This however also reduces the omega-3 intake which hastens aging. Omega-3 fats are helpful in keeping the skin supple, wrinkle free and youthful. They also boost brain health, keep the heart healthy and lengthen life as well as quality of life. Stop premature aging. Take omega-3.
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