Scientist Says These 6 Day-To-Day Mistakes Are Making You Age Faster

Poor ageing can be influenced by stress, poor sleep, lack of exercise, or an unhealthy diet. Read on to know how and why.

Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : April 15, 2025 8:22 PM IST

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Habits That Are Making You Age Faster

Bad aging shows up in both your body and mind through signs like constant fatigue, brain fog, or frequent memory lapses. You might notice joint pain, stiffness, or digestive issues becoming more common. Wrinkles, sagging skin, or dry skin may appear earlier than expected, often due to poor lifestyle habits.

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Muscle mass declines naturally with age, but if you’re not actively maintaining it, the process speeds up—and so does your metabolic decline.

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High sugar intake causes inflammation and glycation, which damages collagen and accelerates skin aging.

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Constant stress increases cortisol, which breaks down collagen and speeds up aging—both mentally and physically.