Why do others age more slowly than you? These 5 habits... For many people, age is just a number; just look at Vivian Chow. At 50, she has the face of a 20-year-old; no one would believe she's old. Everyone fears the passing of youth and the onset of aging; who doesn't want to look younger than their peers? However, instead of spending a fortune on skincare products, plastic surgery, beauty salons, and health supplements, it's better to do the following: 1. Healthy eating habits. Age is actually saved by what you eat. Some foods, while delicious, contribute to aging with every bite. Research from Columbia University indicates that people following a Mediterranean diet have younger brains compared to those with traditional diets. The Mediterranean diet refers to a healthy, light, and simple dietary structure. Vegetables, deep-sea fish, and vegetable oils are foods that the Mediterranean diet encourages. Because deep-sea fish contain a large amount of fatty acids, especially sardines and salmon, they can effectively inhibit atherosclerosis; olive oil, compared to other vegetable oils, contains more unsaturated fatty acids, which can greatly reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease; finally, the nutritional health benefits of vegetables are well-known, and various combinations can be used in daily life. 2. Sun Protection: One of the most critical factors in skin aging is photoaging, which causes dull skin, age spots, wrinkles, and dryness. Therefore, the most important thing to combat photoaging is to do a good job of sun protection. It's important to know that sun protection is not just about preventing tanning, but also about preventing premature aging. In daily life, parasols, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are all good sun protection measures. 3. Reduce Sugar Intake: Although sweets can bring people a sense of pleasure, excessive intake can also lead to premature aging. According to a US study, sugar greatly weakens the repair and regeneration function of collagen, leading to premature wrinkles and sagging skin. The study also showed that people aged 50 to 70 with higher blood sugar levels appear 5 to 7 months older than those with normal blood sugar levels. 4. Read more and socialize more. Maintaining learning and social interaction is another key to slowing down aging. It not only keeps the brain young, but also makes you feel younger than others. 5. Control blood pressure. Research published in *The Lancet Neurology* indicates that high blood pressure accelerates the brain aging process in middle-aged and elderly patients, thus accelerating overall physical aging. This shows how important it is to control blood pressure to slow down aging. Therefore, in our daily lives, we should: try to control our salt intake, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, and maintain sufficient sleep.
