7 Signs Of Ageing And How To Reverse Them

Old age is unavoidable, and the kind of the effect, ageing will bring to your body is not written on a stone. Well, if you want to ward off some of the common signs of ageing and still look, stay and feel younger for longer.

Check out some of the common signs of ageing and tricks to rewind your body age.

1. Wrinkles and sagging skin

One of the most commonly seen signs of ageing is seen in almost all is the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Premature ageing can also be avoided by taking some extra care of the skin, like wearing an SPF of at least factor 15 every day, to avoid sun damage which is a leading cause of wrinkles.

2. Poor posture 

With ageing there is a development of postural problems and rounded spine, which is because of a combination of bone loss and reduction in the muscle mass and strength. This leads to pain, problems with balance and restricted movement. One can prevent this, by working out and paying attention to the general position of the body and trying to avoid slouching. Yoga and Pilates helps in improving the core stability and the flexibility of your.

3. Declining brain function and poor memory

Incorporate more healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to keep your brain healthy. These can be found in oily fish, olive oil, avocados, and these help to slow down brain ageing.
Try to participate in mentally stimulating activities like Sudoku and crossword puzzles as it can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, even browsing the internet helps to boost brain health and memory.

4. Weight gain

Many people suffer from weight gain as they get older, this is due to decrease in muscle mass, levels of physical activity lessen and metabolic rates drop subsequently.
Thankfully, taking part in regular exercise can help to reduce this sign of ageing. Also make sure that you get enough sleep to offset weight gain and stay active. Sleep-deprivation can also trigger major changes in the body similar to ageing; which affects the metabolism and exacerbating age-related conditions including obesity.

5. Cardiovascular diseases

Ageing develops the possibility to have risk like high blood pressure, heart disease or a stroke increases; however that doesn’t mean that it is an unavoidable part of old age.
You can reverse your risk of heart disease, by keeping your blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels in control. Exercising regularly, heart-healthy diet can be very helpful. Include a diet full of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidant and unsaturated fats and also try to lower the saturated fats and salt. Try to quit smoking as this is also one of the major causes of Cardiovascular diseases.

6. Poor eyesight

Poor eyesight is one the most common symptom of ageing.
You can follow these steps to protect your vision by having regular eye tests and making few changes to your diet. Increase your intake of lutein and oily fish. Eat plenty of dark green, leafy vegetables and oily fish as they reduce the risk of poor eyesight. Also avoid smoking, as this is also linked to an increased risk of many common eye diseases. Wear sunglasses with UV protection when out and exposed to the sun.

7. Painful joints and arthritis

One can prevent joint pain and arthritis by taking very simple daily measures such as holding mugs and books in the palm of your hand, instead of your fingers, and maintaining a good posture. Try not to wear high heels, carry a heavy handbags or being overweight as this can put pressure on your joints.
Exercises like swimming and walking help a lot in looking after your joints; however, do not over-exercise as this can cause stiffness and increase risk of arthritis.

When ageing starts one should stop smoking, eat more and more antioxidant-rich foods and increase the intake of Omega-fatty acids as these steps are beneficial to stay and look young. These improve the heart, brain, skin, joints and eyesight at this stage.

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