Aging: how to slow down aging signs naturally?

 

Most of us want to maintain our youthful and lively appearance, but with age, signs of aging begin to appear on us, so what are the scientific reasons for that? And how can we mitigate the signs of aging that appear on us?

A person feels that he is getting old when his body begins to change dramatically and noticeably, as a result of the appearance of wrinkles on his features, and dark spots appear on his skin and gray hair spreads quickly, so he resorts to creams and cosmetics to hide these changes.

According to the German website "Focus Online, in addition to genes and the difference in the appearance of age from one person to another, there are other factors that affect the appearance of age, including lifestyle, nutrition and the environment.

There is no doubt that the person of this age is living longer and more lively, and his appearance has become more youthful compared to a generation of the same age who lived two decades or more ago. Despite this, man did not stop asking: What makes me appear old?

Genetic factors cause 20 to 30 percent of changes in the skin,” says Jan Kaufmann, director of the Leibniz Institute for Research in Environmental Medicine.. The remaining 70 to 80 percent are due to the influence of environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation and “Pollution of the air.” The German website "Handel's Platt" reported on it.

Cells play an important role in aging

To understand these changes that appear on the human body, we must take into account the environment and lifestyle, especially human cells. Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging's Martin Denzel said: "Aging does not affect just one organ of a person, but the whole organism. Therefore, the external changes that appear in it are related to the entire aging process and can provide us with information about our physical condition."

Unhealthy diet, alcohol consumption, smoking, spending a long time in the sun and stress are factors that negatively affect human cells regardless of their age, and thus damage their DNA. Denzel adds, "Aging always means that the body is unable to deal with stress. Therefore, DNA mutations accumulate in the cells of the body. These mutations make the body's organs more susceptible to diseases and cause cancer."

Changes in the cells leave visible marks on the skin: “First, changes in the color of human skin, which can generate age spots because the color becomes heterogeneous” (dark liver spots). On the other hand, The skin's suppleness deteriorates, resulting in the formation of wrinkles,” he says. Jan Krutmann, President of the Leibniz Institute for Research in Environmental Medicine.

And whoever wants to delay the appearance of signs of aging, he should make sure to exercise, especially walking, because of its positives in delaying wrinkles and improving psychology. With the doctor's review and the medical examination to check on health and control the percentage of fat and cholesterol in the body. 

It is also recommended to drink enough water, take some nutritional supplements and vitamins, and stay away from everything related to stress and nervousness, and strive to maintain a calm environment.