4 Simple Steps to Look Younger

As age increases, facial features change, but it turns out there are simple daily actions that can accelerate aging. Here are 4 easy methods to maintain a youthful and fresh appearance in the long term, according to leading doctors in the UK:<\/p>

1. Don’t Look Down <\/strong>– According to Alexander Montgomery, a spine consultant and orthopedic surgeon, shoulder, upper back, and neck pain are caused by constantly lowering our heads to look at our phones: "It’s the curse of our generation," he said, "though we won’t know the true effects until the generation that grew up with this technology reaches middle age."<\/p>

He added: "One recent case I see is something called 'pigeon neck,' a condition where the neck constantly protrudes forward. It not only looks unnatural, but it also ages you. Over time, people get stuck in this position. This mainly happens to people who work at a computer all day, but not only. I’ve seen it in thousands of patients over the past 5 years and the situation is worsening."<\/p>

2. Keep a Journal - Clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Sherry presented data indicating that mental and emotional stress directly affects our appearance and can accelerate aging. Therefore, it is important to stay calm, and one way to do that is by keeping a journal.<\/p>

While writing, we explore emotions and allow the mind to engage with a more analytical side, creating a balance between emotion and rationality. Keeping a journal has been proven to help regulate emotions and assist in dealing with depression.<\/p>

3. Change Your Shoes – Dr. Tariq Khan, a podiatrist for over 20 years, claims that flat shoes are just as bad as high heels. The feet carry body weight on a flat surface, and since we mostly walk on hard, flat surfaces today, it is recommended to wear shoes with a height of about 4 cm. Flat shoes harm the muscles in the feet and soft tissues, and since the muscles are connected to the bone, flat shoes create distortions and possibly even stress fractures in the heel bone.<\/p>

Additionally, if your shoes lack arch support, you can suffer from hip, back, and knee pain, which can further affect your posture. Over time, you may become more hunched and look older than your age.<\/p>

4. Take Care of Your Gums – According to Dr. Richard Marks, one of the leading specialists in the UK in aesthetic restoration and dental implants, yellow teeth signify the aging process, and when bone density is affected (resulting from gum issues), it can lead to narrowing of the facial structure. This process is natural and happens to everyone, but it is accelerated when gum health is not maintained. Therefore, it is essential to maintain gum health and have annual dental checkups. Additionally, regular use of dental floss is advised.<\/p>