At ICBR, we provide people with anti-aging services that will make them look and feel younger. As they say, though, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! If you want to stay looking and feeling youthful, take a look below to learn about six habits that are making you age faster than you should be.
Neglecting to Shower after the Gym
When you work out at the gym, do you wash your face afterwards? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, if you don’t, you could be causing skin irritation and inflammation. These symptoms can make your face look older than it needs to.
Working Out Too Often
Speaking of the gym, did you know that if you work out too often or too intensely, you could be causing damage to your body? When you work out too much or too hard, your muscles don’t really have a chance to heal and rebuild themselves. The result? Inflammation and poor sleep.
Poor Sleep Hygiene
Your body needs quality sleep to function properly. Those who do not have good sleep hygiene often suffer from signs of early aging. If you have trouble sleeping, speak to your doctor about possible ways to promote better sleep. It might be as simple as turning down the thermostat, using a weighted blanket, or consuming more fish.
Too Much Screen Time
Another reason that you might not be getting the best sleep could be that you use electronic devices too close to bedtime. Computers, tablets, and phones emit blue light, which is known for interrupting the sleep cycle. But that’s not the only way that your devices might be aging you faster. The blue light can also cause damage to your eyes, which can lead to vision impairment. You could also be hurting your neck by looking down at your phone all the time. The human head weighs about 10 pounds, so when you tilt your head forward, you are putting a lot of pressure on your spine.
Drinking Too Many Sugary and Caffeinated Drinks
Soft Drinks and coffee might get you through the day, but they can also lead to premature aging in the body as well as the brain. In a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, scientists found that drinking soda daily can lead to decreased brain volume and poorer memory function. And even if you don’t add sugar to your coffee, that habit also isn’t a good look. Because caffeine is a diuretic, it can lead to dehydration, which can make your skin look older than it really is.
Too Much Sitting
No doubt you’ve heard that sitting is the new smoking over the past few years. That’s because sitting is nearly as bad for you as smoking. Sitting for too long throughout the day can lead to decreased oxygen intake and cause muscles to atrophy.
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