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6 Lifestyle Changes for Anti-Aging Benefits That are Proven to be Impactful

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Posted on Feb 10, 2022, 4 p.m.

Can aging be reversed or rather prevented? This is a question that most people battle with when looking to invest in their longevity. Aging is normal for all human beings and can be affected by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. 

These factors play a huge role in contributing to the appearance of signs of aging. However, both intrinsic and extrinsic factors can be controlled to help with your anti-aging efforts. It has been proven that signs of aging can be delayed by making some significant changes to your lifestyle. 

With the right combination of lifestyle changes, you can address both external and internal factors that contribute to aging. Here are some of the significant lifestyle changes that feature incredible anti-aging benefits. 

Exercising and Staying Active

Exercising is one of the most important lifestyle changes that will greatly influence your anti-aging efforts. Regular physical movement has been linked with improved blood circulation and body function that in turn gives your skin a more youthful look. 

In addition to keeping you youthful, exercising contributes to the effective treatment of different diseases that come with age. Maintaining a regular exercising routine allows you to manage such conditions which in turn delays signs of aging. 

If you are like most people, thinking of exercising doesn’t get you all excited. The thought of strenuous activities to help you stay healthy and prevent aging can be quite discouraging. However, contrary to popular belief, exercising doesn’t need to involve difficult activities. You can opt to go for walks, take the stairs, garden, or do some yoga. There are different types of exercises that you can add to your daily routine that will help you prevent any signs of aging. 

Investing in Your Mental Health

One of the biggest factors that contribute to mental health issues is stress. Most people tend to neglect this not realizing the impact it has when it comes to accelerating their signs of aging. Studies show that chronic stress significantly contributes to faster aging. This makes investing in your mental health a priority to ensure that your stress levels are well managed and in check. To do this, you could spend more time with your loved ones and embrace doing things that bring you joy. If need be, find someone you trust and share your thoughts and experiences with them. Doing this will help you get a load off your shoulders and easily navigate any stressors that may be weighing you down. Stress and aging are closely linked so you need to invest more in your mental health to maintain that youthful glow. 

Taking Better Care of Your Skin

Skincare is a growing industry with incredible products that do wonders when it comes to combating any signs of aging. Taking the time to invest in your skincare allows you to effectively deal with extrinsic factors that contribute to aging. 

These factors include UV rays and pollution among others that can be addressed with ease. If you have any damage that manifests in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging, you have a variety of treatment options to consider. 

You could opt to invest in antioxidant and anti-aging products that will help heal and repair any damage to the skin. Additionally, considering for botox treatments to get rid of wrinkles will help your anti-aging efforts at the right time. With this option, getting your facts straight from the procedural requirements to the per-unit costs of Botox will be essential to help you with the decision making either to take that route or not. If you’re looking to work with a more preventative approach, investing in a consistent and quality skincare routine will go a long way. There is a variety of skincare products that are designed with incredible anti-aging benefits for you to enjoy. 

Hydrating

One of the simplest lifestyle changes that you can start implementing right now is drinking more water. Most people don’t notice this but hydration can at times take a back seat especially when the days get busy. 

It’s not enough to just take a few sips of water when you feel thirsty, you need to get some more water into your system. Hydration has been linked with improved skin health, density, and thickness. Taking enough water will result in a more youthful and glowing skin appearance and may reverse signs of aging over time. 

It’s important to note that you’ll need to implement other lifestyle changes to successfully enjoy these anti-aging benefits. The amount of water intake will differ from one person to another which means you’ll need to figure out what works best for you and stay consistent with it. 

Improving Your Dietary Choices

Is there any relation between what we eat and skin aging? Studies show that some food choices are closely linked with better skin health and reduced skin aging. These foods are mainly constituted of different fruits and vegetables that give the body a variety of nutritious benefits. 

When it comes to preventing the skin from aging, you need to include more foods that are high in antioxidants. Granted, there are so many skincare products that contain antioxidants and work well to heal and repair the skin. However, there is no replacement for organic antioxidant foods that help heal from the inside out. Some of these foods include:

  • Broccoli
  • Blueberries
  • Spinach 
  • Nuts
  • Avocados
  • Red bell peppers

Consistently adding these foods to your diet will help improve your skin appearance and health in significant ways and reduce the effects of aging. 

Staying Youthful

Last but not least, feel young again and embody some of the hobbies you love. Take time out to try new things and find what appeals to you most. This will help you stay occupied with things that make you happy which in turn reduces stress and other skin aging factors. 

Think of it like this, how you feel will determine how you look. Additionally, engaging in meaningful activities has been linked with a greater sense of wellbeing and longevity. This is a great assurance that being more engaged in what you find important will contribute great anti-aging benefits. 

This article was written for WHN by Melissa Waltz, a content creator based in Dallas, TX, with a passion for delivering engaging and research-based content on pets, beauty trends, blogging, music, and health/wellness. In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, traveling, and reading. My knowledge of literature and years of writing experience for various publications as a copywriter have given me an analytical perspective and an eye for detail that reflects in my articles.

As with anything you read on the internet, this article should not be construed as medical advice; please talk to your doctor or primary care provider before making any changes to your wellness routine.

Content may be edited for style and length.

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