You may not smoke or drink but that doesn’t mean you’re in perfect health. The harsh truth is many of your daily routine and habits can make you age faster than you would want to be.
1. Slouching
Slouching
Sitting up straight, with your shoulders back, is a strong indicator of the way you’ll age, including the level of independence you may have when you’re older. Bad posture can lead to painful joints and arthritis and internal problems.
2. Having a poor attitude about aging
Poor attitude towards aging
The best thing you can do is cultivate optimism starting now. Research found that thinking positively about the aging process actually helps contribute to healthier brain aging. Don’t mope around complaining about crow’s feet; reframe your thinking with gratitude.
3. You wash your hands and face too much
You wash your face too much
Over washing strips the skin of it’s natural oil that can make you look older. When it comes to your face, use a gentle cleanser without added fragrance. Some expensive face cleanser strip your skin and can cause severe dryness and irritation.
4. You spend most of your day sitting
You spend most of your day sitting
For eight hours a day, a large portion of the population sits at their desks, then they sit in their cars, and then they plop down on the couch to watch TV each night. Do some exercise or walking in your free time.
5. You aren’t sleeping enough
You aren’t sleeping enough
You may think you’re fine with five hours of snoozing, but sleeping too little can do serious damage to your skin, which ages your significantly. Studies has shown if you dont get proper 8 hours sleep you are more prone to be having fine lines and wrinkles.