Due to innate congenital factors, one can be classified as having a youthful appearance or presbyopia. However, by changing just a few minor habits, it is possible to shift from presbyopia to a youthful appearance. Let's explore the habits that contribute to a youthful look and those that lead to presbyopia in daily life.

 

Three habits that call for a youthful appearance

 

▷ News = News is a dietary method that consumes only about 70-80% of the necessary calories. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in the United States divided 53 healthy men and women into two groups: one group reduced their calorie intake by 15% for two years, while the other maintained their usual diet. As a result, the group that reduced their calorie intake showed a metabolic rate approximately 10% slower than people of the same weight. The research team stated that reducing calorie intake slows down metabolism and the aging process, thereby decreasing related diseases.

 

Applying sunscreen = Sunscreen has the effect of preventing wrinkles. This is because applying sunscreen can block UVA rays, which cause skin aging, including wrinkles, dark spots, and age spots. UVA penetrates deep into the skin and destroys collagen and elastin, which give the skin its elasticity. As a result, the skin loses its elasticity, wrinkles form, and over time, the wrinkles become deeper.

 

Consistent exercise = exercising can eliminate reactive oxygen species. Reactive oxygen species attack cells, mutate genes, and induce cellular aging. They also destroy nutrients such as fats and proteins necessary for metabolism. However, excessive exercise that increases muscle fatigue can actually increase reactive oxygen species, so it is better to exercise at a moderate intensity that causes just a light sweat. Exercise also has benefits for skin health. During exercise, anti-inflammatory substances called myokines are secreted from muscles, and these substances also act on the skin. Myokines suppress inflammation and increase cellular activity. Additionally, exercise promotes blood circulation, delivering fresh oxygen to skin cells. Furthermore, waste products generated from metabolism are removed more quickly, leading to healthier skin.

 

Three habits that cause presbyopia

 

Oral breathing = Oral breathing is one of the factors that can alter skin muscles. This is because the muscles used for breathing change, which can affect the shape of the face. When engaging in oral breathing, the movement of facial muscles located above the nose decreases. The muscles around the eyes may sag, and the lower lip, which opens to breathe, becomes thicker than the upper lip, causing the corners of the lips to droop. If this condition persists, over time, the cheeks and jaw may sag downward, making the face appear as if it is perpetually frowning.

 

Frequent late-night eating = Frequent late-night eating leads to obesity. Obesity rapidly induces aging of visceral fat cells, which in turn causes inflammatory responses in adipose tissue, insulin resistance, and other metabolic diseases. When chronic diseases appear, the body's functions naturally decline.

 

Lying on your side = The position of sleeping on your side presses the cheeks. At this time, the wrinkled area is stimulated, which can cause nasolabial folds to form. Sleeping on your side for about 7 to 8 hours a day is like pressing one side of your face. Once wrinkles form, they do not easily disappear. Additionally, the skin barrier becomes weakened, making wrinkles more likely to develop and elasticity to decline rapidly.

 

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Lately, I keep developing the habit of sleeping on my side.

Does this habit easily cause wrinkles?

I don't like aging either.

I think I need to improve my lifestyle habits.