Hello, it’s important to stay up-to-date with technology, but it’s also more important to stay up-to-date with your health. That’s why today we bring you five actions that we all do and that you should consider to maintain better health.
1- Excessive use of your cell phone and current technology.
There are daily actions that add more years to your life than gray hair, and they are often overlooked. In addition to unintentionally tanning or drinking bottled juices and other soft drinks, there are several points you should keep in mind if you don’t want to leave the elixir of youth in the hands of a cosmetic miracle.
Specifically, the cause of premature skin aging is smartphones and all the mobile devices we use daily. The blue light from phones and computer screens accelerates photo aging by slowing the breakdown of collagen, resulting in wrinkles and dark spots. Furthermore, our attitude toward our phones has led to physical problems such as connected generation syndrome, text neck, and other side effects.
The numbers speak for themselves: 77% of smartphone owners suffer from nomophobia, or a type of anxiety resulting from not being able to check their phones when they want. Hence, there are currently organizations promoting digital detox (for example, the Desconect@ Psychological Institute) and numerous mobile applications that promote the proper use of new technologies.
2- Sitting for long periods of time.
Sitting for long periods of time influences our longevity as much as smoking. You’ll be interested to know that several Canadian researchers from the University of Montreal have determined that taking the stairs at least once a day can help us live longer. And it not only contributes to a younger brain, but also improves your health. Compared to other, more intense forms of physical activity, taking the stairs demonstrates that simple actions like this or walking 30 minutes a day have great potential to keep the brain young for longer.
3- Excessive alcohol consumption. You already know that excessive alcohol consumption can have consequences on your health and physical appearance (especially on your skin and hair). The immune system responds to alcohol in the form of a hangover, and you may not notice it in your 20s, but in your 30s and 40s, you’ll see how the ravages of alcohol can’t be overcome even with beauty masks or natural juices. It’s also known that consuming a lot of alcohol in middle age promotes memory loss in old age.
It’s sometimes said that certain beverages—such as red wine—consumed in moderation can have benefits for the body and cardiovascular system. However, recent studies maintain that people who don’t drink a drop of alcohol live longer. Avoiding alcohol also helps eliminate cellulite and maintains the skin’s natural hydration.
4-Don’t read.
A book a month has the effect of an apple. You grew up hearing about the benefits of eating this fruit daily, and reading has the same effect on the brain. Reading regularly helps you acquire knowledge and, in turn, contributes to a healthier brain for longer. You don’t have to become a fanatic, but you do need to maintain the reading habit, regardless of your year of birth.
5-You are not alone.
Statistics show that people who have pets have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Dog owners have a higher level of well-being, are more outgoing, and are easier to get along with, according to a New York study. Data even supports how having a guinea pig or a rabbit in a classroom can help improve the sociability of autistic children. Without a doubt, (good) company is a tool for everyone’s health
And you, how much time do you spend on your cell phone each day? Do you read a book a month? What topic? Write to us and tell us about it. Best regards
