10 habits that make you look younger than your peers. One of them is "try to avoid wearing a mask."

We all know that daily habits have an important impact on health. Taking good care of yourself will not only make your body more energetic, but also look younger. Japan's "Nursing Care Nursing Care" compiled the opinions of doctors and experts and listed 10 healthy living habits that you can start from now on.

People of the same age may have different "biological ages"

Even though they are the same age, why do some people look younger than their peers in appearance and status? Research tells us that age calculated based on birth year is only a reference number. The aging rate of our physiological machinery is actually affected by genetics and environment. Some people only age 0.40 years per year, while others age 2.44 years per year.

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An American study pointed out that if men aged 50 to 72 carry out a diet and lifestyle management plan, their biological age will be more than 3 years younger than men who do not carry out management plans. This proves that environmental factors can affect biological age, and people at any stage can slow down the aging rate.

10 Tips to Stay Healthy and Young

1. Do your own housework as much as possible

Doing housework not only keeps the environment tidy, but is also a healthy exercise for the brain and body. Even simple laundry and cooking can strengthen the strength of the legs and back in the process, and is also very effective in preventing Alzheimer's disease.

2. Get close to nature

Many studies have shown that contact with nature can help relax your mood and relieve anxiety. People with less stress tend to age slower. No matter how busy your life is, try to take some time to go for a walk outdoors. You may find that your mental state is greatly improved.

3. Ensure adequate sleep

High-quality sleep is very important. It can promote the secretion of growth hormone and help repair our body and brain. If the long-term sleep time is less than 5 hours, it will not only cause physical and mental fatigue, but also increase the risk of chronic diseases, leading to a decline in cognitive function and immune system. You should sleep for at least 6 hours a day.

4. Try to do things you like

Positive emotions can regulate the autonomic nervous system and strengthen the body's anti-inflammatory effect. When engaging in activities you like, the brain will secrete dopamine, thereby increasing motivation and happiness, and enhancing immunity. Whether you love chasing stars, watching football games, or interacting with cats and dogs, be aware of what makes you happy and try to do it.

5. Take a hot bath

Poor blood circulation can easily lead to cold hands and feet, dull and pale skin, and even hair loss. Bathing or soaking in warm water every day can increase body temperature, help sweating, increase blood circulation and immunity, and make the body more energetic.

6. Meditate for 10 to 15 minutes every day

In addition to improving concentration and stabilizing emotions, meditation can also prevent cell aging. Doctors recommend meditating every day to increase the activity of telomerase. Telomerase is an enzyme that can help repair cells. You don’t need to put too much pressure on yourself when you first start meditating. Just play your favorite background music, close your eyes for about 10 minutes and try to concentrate.

7. Stay away from ultraviolet damage

During the process of growth and metabolism, body cells will produce reactive oxygen species. Appropriate concentrations of reactive oxygen species can resist the invasion of foreign viruses and bacteria. However, if there are too many reactive oxygen species, "oxidative stress" will be formed, causing cell damage and aging.

Although proper exposure to the sun can help produce vitamin D, age spots, wrinkles and skin sagging are all signs of oxidation caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays. Therefore, no matter what season it is, you should pay attention to sun protection, especially the skin around the face.

8. Avoid smoking and excessive drinking

Stress, smoking and drinking will bring oxidative stress to the body, and smoking is particularly harmful.

During the decomposition of alcohol in the body, a large amount of reactive oxygen species will be produced. A moderate amount of drinking can be enjoyable, but an overdose can harm the body. The harmful substances in cigarette smoke will oxidize the lungs, blood vessels and cranial nerve tissue, causing inflammation and even cancer. It is never too late to quit smoking. Even for people who have smoked for many years, as long as they stop smoking immediately, they can help the body's cells to recover.

9. It is not good to be too thin or obese

A slightly plump figure after the age of 60 will make people look younger, the skin will be more elastic, and wrinkles will be less obvious. However, it is still important to note that being overweight will increase the risk of the three high diseases. Only by eating a healthy diet and being physically active can you avoid cardiovascular diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

On the contrary, some elders will be too thin due to lack of appetite and poor absorption, which will weaken the immune system and muscle strength, making the body weaker and weaker.

10. Try to avoid wearing a mask

Wearing a mask sounds like a habit to protect health, but it actually makes breathing shallower, reduces the oxygen content in the body, affects our immune system, and makes us more susceptible to diseases. If you are not allergic to the air or environment, and do not have cold symptoms, try to take off the mask on weekdays and breathe deeply consciously, which will help improve your complexion and spirit.