Genetic factors influence the rate of aging. However, lifestyle habits are also important. Eating fruits and vegetables and exercising regularly can slow down aging. You should laugh often during the day and get enough sleep at night. There are also things to avoid. Alcohol and smoking are basic. Additionally, if you want to live younger than your age, the American health and nutrition media 'Eat This, Not That' has introduced things to avoid.

 

Watching your phone for a long time with poor posture

 

The problem is not using the phone. The issue is sitting or lying in a poor posture for a long time while looking at the phone. When your posture is hunched, you appear older than your actual age. It can also cause pain in muscles or joints. Set an alarm and get up and move at least once every 90 minutes. The same applies when working or watching TV.

Ongoing stress

 

Telomeres at the ends of chromosomes shorten over time. When telomeres become too short and are completely worn out, the cell dies. However, chronic stress causes telomeres to shorten. In other words, it leads cells to death. People with short telomeres are also at higher risk of heart disease and cancer. It is important to find healthy ways to manage stress.

 

Unfinished miscellaneous tasks, emotional residue

 

When clutter accumulates at home, it feels heavy and concentration drops. The same goes for work. It's better to handle small tasks promptly. For example, reply immediately to simple work emails. It's also advisable to process bills as soon as they are received. The same principle can be applied to emotions. Do not accumulate negative feelings such as anger, regret, or resentment. Holding onto them can lead to premature aging or even a heart attack.

 

Excessive consumption of carbonated drinks

 

Sugary carbonated drinks are the root cause of obesity. They are also a major factor in aging. Drinking cola quickly causes sugar to flood into the body within just a few seconds. As a result, cells age and metabolism is adversely affected. There are also research findings indicating that people who frequently consume sweetened carbonated beverages are at a higher risk of metabolic diseases.

 

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Not just good posture, but the words my mom used to tell me

What I say to the children

 

Lifestyle habits are indeed very important.

 

These days, I live with my phone attached to me.

It's even more important to be detailed, you know.