Aging is a natural iron law that people cannot resist. For women, the aging process is mostly manifested through various changes in the body. However, the rate and manner of aging can vary from person to person. Under the premise of good living habits and proper maintenance of the body, signs of aging may appear later or even less obvious. Conversely, if women do not pay attention to health management, aging characteristics may appear in advance.
On weekdays, if you have these 4 “aging traces”, you must pay attention to them and improve them as soon as possible to help you delay the aging process.
1. Lax skin with many wrinkles
Skin aging is one of the most obvious signals of aging. As women age, collagen and elastin in the body gradually decrease, the skin loses elasticity and moisture, gradually becomes flabby and dry, and wrinkles begin to appear on the forehead, corners of the eyes and mouth. Especially in women who are exposed to UV light for a long time or lack skincare habits, these characteristics are more pronounced.
Using moisturizing and antioxidant skincare products, avoiding UV damage as much as possible, is able to improve your skin condition. In addition, drinking enough water every day also helps to keep the skin hydrated.
2. Hair thin and dry and white
With the advent of aging, the quality of a woman’s hair changes. The hair gradually becomes thin, dry, and white, to the point where there is a large amount of loosening, mainly associated with decreased hormonal levels and hair follicle decline.
If you want to take care of your hair, you should choose a shampoo and hair care product that suits your hair type and take regular deep care. At the same time, it is necessary to supplement enough protein, iron and vitamin B groups to avoid frequent perm and dyeing of hair, thus reducing the damage to the scalp and hair follicles.
3. Body size changes are difficult to control
As metabolic rate decreases, many women will find continuous weight gain in middle age and more pronounced fat accumulation in the waist and abdomen. This out-of-shape not only affects the appearance, but may also increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease.
If you want to maintain a good figure, you should use aerobic exercise combined with strength training to help burn fat and strengthen muscles, while reducing the intake of high-fat and high-sugar foods, maintaining regular eating habits, and avoiding overeating or sitting for long periods of time.
4. Joint stiffness Total pain
Joint problems are also often associated with ageing. With age changes, human articular cartilage gradually degenerates, leading to stiff joints, limited mobility, and even triggering pain. In women, a decrease in bone density after menopause due to a decrease in estrogen levels will lead to an aggravation of bone and joint problems.
Protecting joint health requires regular low-impact exercise and adequate calcium, vitamin D, and collagen supplementation to enhance bone and joint health. During life and work, it is also necessary to avoid maintaining the same posture for long periods of time and maintain moderate activity.
All in all, the series of physical changes brought about by the aging process are always difficult to avoid, and if your body does not manifest these characteristics, it means that the lifestyle habits and health management are not bad, which is worthy of celebration. In order to delay aging and stay healthy, women should adhere to a healthy and scientific lifestyle. Through the rational use of the above means, every woman can face age with more confidence and live a healthy and elegant life.
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Dr. Ashish Singh is not just a consultant orthopaedic surgeon but a visionary leader in the field. Serving as the Medical Director at Anup Institute of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation in Patna, Bihar, he holds an illustrious academic background with MBBS, MS Ortho, MCh.Orth. (UK), PG Diploma CAOS (UK), and SICOT Diploma Orth. (Sweden).