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Doctor and longevity expert Neil Paulvin discovered the number one reason people age faster. According to him, we can slow down the aging process if we pay more attention to this.
As humans, we prefer to postpone the aging process a bit. Although psychiatrist Loren Olson (80) emphasized that the elderly in our society are often a lot happier and we can learn quite a bit from them. Still, becoming grey, forgetful or less flexible? No, we’re not all about that.
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Neil Paulvin, physician and expert on regenerative medicine and longevity, tells me American CNBC that we can age in two different ways. Namely intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging is related to genetic factors, while extrinsic aging is dependent on external factors. Such as lifestyle, alcohol consumption, smoking, nutrition, exercise and stress.
Paulvin guides athletes and celebrities, among others, to keep those extrinsic factors in check as much as possible. And thus achieve a long and healthy life. But throughout his career, the doctor discovered that there is one thing in particular that speeds up the aging process remarkably.
Too little sleep speeds up the aging process
The ‘longevity’ expert emphasizes that a lack of sleep has no beneficial effect on our condition. But why does too little sleep speed up the aging process?
“In our fast-paced lives, sleep is often sacrificed, either by choice or necessity. Mounting evidence shows that a good night’s sleep is the key to a healthy life.” According to the doctor, our body recovers in our sleep. “Sleep seven to eight hours a night improves cell and tissue health, cognitive function, immunity, energy levels and metabolism.” On the other hand, too little sleep can cause all kinds of physical disadvantages and ailments, such as high blood pressure, depression, obesity, diabetes, heart disease or stroke.
More consequences
But the doctor mentions a number of things that arise faster if you cut back on sleep.
1. Wrinkles and skin aging
Paulvin gets scientific research that shows that insufficient sleep has an effect on our skin. Among other things, the collagen and elastin quality is affected by sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation ultimately causes wrinkles or sagging skin
2. Cognitive impairment
But in addition to our skin, our brain also suffers from sleep deprivation. If you don’t sleep well for a few days, you can notice this in your information processing, attention span, emotional capacity and judgment. But the doctor emphasizes that long-term lack of sleep can lead to a higher risk of cognitive decline, such as memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease.
3. Weak immune system
Paulvin emphasizes that our bodies produce our immune system cells during sleep. These cells are important to fight pathogens. After a night’s sleep, these new cells move to the parts of the body where they are needed.
According to research lack of sleep makes our body less able to fight these pathogens and, for example, the recovery from illness takes longer.
Sleep for good health
The doctor emphasizes it again: Sleeping is the way to slow down the aging process. Many people don’t realize the impact sleep deprivation has on overall health, he says. He lists a number of things that make our sleep good.
Consistent sleep pattern Sunlight in the morning: “Exposing yourself to the sun shortly after waking up resets the body’s circadian clock. You show the body that it is morning. This can also help you fall asleep faster at night.” Be careful with alcohol and coffee: “Try not to drink coffee at least eight hours before bedtime. And Paulvin advises not to consume alcohol at least three hours before bedtime.” Limit screen time before bed Create a relaxed evening routine: “Make it a habit to take a bath or read a book at night. Your body will get used to the fact that these habits precede ‘sleep’ and will recognize them.” Pleasant sleeping environment: “Invest in a good mattress, sheets, pajamas, eye mask or whatever helps with your sleep ritual.”
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