What Does Stress Have to Do With Aging?

We all lead busy lives, and many of us have been exposed to a lot of stress. Why is it that people who are exposed to prolonged periods of stress seems to age faster? Studies now show that when a person is chronically stressed, the edges of the genes inside their cells begin to shrivel up. When this happens, their body begins to decay, and aging sets in. Moreover, as the cells begin to where the body begins to show outward signs of aging - muscles are weak, the skin loses its elasticity and wrinkles begin to form [. [/ P>

There are also many other negative effects on our body that come from chronic stress. So what can one do? So the first step is to accept their role in creating or maintaining stres.Dobra thing to do is to start stress journal to record your experiences. What causes stress? How did you feel physically and emotionally? How do you respond to your stress? Often recording your experiences, you will be able to recognize patterns and causes that will help you face these situations / challenges head on.
Another thing to do is examine their coping strategies and determine whether they are healthy or not. Some unhealthy reactions to stress that you want to avoid are: smoking, excessive drinking, overeating, spending hours on end in front of the TV or computer, sleeping and taking too much stress on the other
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Some tips and a healthier way to deal with stress include:
• Try to avoid or reduce exposure to stressful situations. It is important to learn to say "no" because people are too willing to load up your plate with too many things to do. Sometimes we can not say 'no' heads, but we ask them to help us set realistic priorities and deadlines. Taking on more than you can handle is a reliable recipe for stress and anxiety. In this regard, it is also important to avoid people who are toxic and cause stress. Sometimes, we can not avoid them altogether, but try to limit the amount of time you are exposed to them.
• Manage your time better to reduce stress. Too often we do not allow enough time to get somewhere or do various tasks. It's hard to stay calm when we're spread too thin and running behind. So try not to overdo it and allow yourself enough time.
• Eat healthy. Did you know that stress levels may affect the food you eat? It is important to have a well balanced diet in order to enjoy reduced stress levels. Eat nutrient-rich, high fiber diet. Eat regularly throughout the day, and slows down and relax in your meals.
• Make time for fun. When you laugh, release pent-up anger and frustration. Smile more often and learn to expand your laughter and joy to others in need. Not only will it help them, will also help.
• Finally, learn to accept things I can not change. Many things in life are beyond our control, especially the behavior and actions of others. Instead of pointing out, learn to control how you react to others. However, for your sanity, to share their feelings with a trusted friend or therapist.
Aging is something that affects all of us, and we can not stop it. However, we can affect the progression of the way we approach and react to stress in our lives.