Select Language

5 daily habits that can cause premature ageing

Get rid of these habits if you want to continue looking young and also live a healthier life!

Written by Anuradha Varanasi | Published : February 18, 2016 10:15 AM IST

1/6

5 Daily Habits That Can Cause Premature Ageing

We all want to lead a long and healthy life and while we're at it, also look young and feel great about ourselves. However, did you know that these 5 habits can not only cause premature skin ageing, but also cut down your life expectancy? The third slide is one habit we all need to fight against!

2/6

You Sit At One Place For Hours On End

You sit at one place for hours on end: A sedentary lifestyle not only accelerates the effects of ageing, but it could also make you more prone to chronic diseases and lifestyle ailments [1]. If you have a desk job, get up from your seat every one hour and walk around your office. Also take up a sport you can pursue during weekends to increase your physical activity. Also Read - Heart Disease And Stroke Could Impact 6 In 10 Women By 2050: Expert Shares Key Lifestyle Changes To Lower Cardiovascular Risk

3/6

You Drink Soda Beverages

You drink soda beverages: The high sugar content in your favourite soda beverages could cause accelerated cell ageing and make you more prone to metabolic diseases [2]. Other than that, it can also make your skin appear older.

5/6

You Don’t Get Adequate Sleep

You don’t get adequate sleep: If you're not getting at least 8 hours of sleep, studies have found that your skin will look older and you will have a lower satisfaction with your appearance [4].