10 factors for delaying premature aging

Doctors have identified 10 factors that affect biological age, and help to enjoy a life free from the manifestations of aging, explaining that biological age is the true measure of the health of the body and the functions of its organs, and it is different from the time of time that represents the number of years that a person lived, as a person aged 60 years may be 40 years old.

They pointed out that women often retain smaller biological ages compared to men.

They told «Emirates Today» that modern medicine is witnessing a remarkable development in genetic treatments and anti -aging supplements, and there are advanced research on stem cell transplantation and tissue regeneration.

They explained that the 10 factors include healthy nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep early (7-8 hours per day), attention to mental health, meditation or yoga exercises, distance from smoking and alcohol consumption, periodic examination (every 6 months), controlling chronic diseases (such as diabetes and pressure), controlling them, taking periodic vaccines, and not excessive use of medications without medical advice.

They added that optimistic people have a longer biological life, warning of the effect of trauma on biological aging.

In detail, the assistant undersecretary for the health organization sector in the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, Dr. Amin Hussein Al -Amiri, said that the human being has two years, namely the “time age” recorded in the identity card, and “biological age” that expresses the extent of the health of cells, organs and tissues in the body, explaining that the age does not coincide with the biological age in many cases, the person who has good health may have a good life Biological is less than his age, where we find people aged 60 years, but their biological ages do not exceed 40 years, and biological age may exceed the age in the event of illness.

He added that there are global studies that have proven the presence of several health factors and habits that contribute to reducing biological age and premature aging, ensuring that preserve the health and functions of the organs, reduce dependence on medications in the event of illness, including early sleep, because of its great health benefits on the body and mind, maintaining mental health, and avoiding negative stresses that affect the health of organs, eating healthy foods and avoiding preservatives and substances Chemical and industrial colors that negatively affect vital organs, exercise regularly, avoid alcohol because of its negative effects on the health of the body, and maintaining the ideal weight by adopting healthy habits.

A family medicine specialist, Dr. Enas Othman, explained that the biological age is the true measure of the health of the body and the functions of its organs.

She added that women often maintain smaller biological ages compared to men, thanks to hormonal factors (such as estrogen), in addition to lifestyles that are more attention to health and nutrition.

She added that the average age globally ranges between 72 and 80 years, but in some countries exceeded 85 years, thanks to the great progress in medicine, the use of modern devices, and increased health awareness, as all of this contributed to prolonging ages and improving the quality of life.

She indicated that people can accurately measure biological age through recent tests, including DNA tests, which measure what is known as “genetic watches”, in addition to blood tests, levels of inflammation, examination of heart functions, lungs, and liver.

She added that artificial intelligence techniques in some healthy applications also help in the initial estimate of biological age based on lifestyle and vital indicators.

She explained that there are factors that affect the biological life positively, and help to enjoy a lesser age, including a healthy diet and water in sufficient quantities, exercise regularly, reduce stress, meditate or yoga exercises, and medical follow -up for early detection of diseases.

She pointed out that biological aging often begins between the ages of 30 and 40 years, but this varies from person to person, as there are factors that may accelerate the appearance of aging, such as: chronic tension, bad eating habits, lack of physical activity, irregular sleep, and unrecined chronic diseases.

She said, “Modern medicine is witnessing a remarkable development in genetic treatments and anti -aging supplements, and there is advanced research on stem cell cultivation and tissue regeneration”, warning against relying on these treatments without specialized medical supervision, and considering it an alternative to a healthy lifestyle.

In turn, a pediatric consultant, Dr. Mazen Abu Habban, said that it is the biological life that reflects the level of the internal health of the child, explaining that if there are two children who reach the same age, they may differ in their internal health based on their lifestyle, the child who follows a healthy diet, and is physically active, may be biologically smaller than his time, compared to a child who suffers from obesity Unhealthy eating habits, as it appears as older.

He explained that there are main factors that affect healthy growth for children and biological age, most notably balanced food, as it is essential for building cells and tissues, and good sleep (between 9 and 11 hours per day) to enhance bone and brain growth, exercise to enhance immunity and improve the general mood, in addition to the role of a quiet psychological environment in reducing stress levels.

He pointed out that obesity can lead to insulin resistance, which is similar to what is happening in aging, while the lack of physical activity affects blood circulation and weakens the health of the heart and lungs.

He pointed out that tension may directly affect the child’s brain, and may lead to problems such as anxiety and early depression.

For his part, the psychiatrist, Dr. Mansour Assaf, said that optimistic people have a longer and biological life, as they have a stronger immune system, lower rates of inflammation, and a better ability to adapt to pressure.

He explained that these factors play a vital role in slowing the process of biological aging, noting that positive relations contribute to reducing stress and increasing the secretion of the hormone oxytocin, which protects the brain and heart and slows aging.

He warned against the effect of psychological trauma that is not treated on biological aging, stressing that it leaves a long -term effect on the brain and body, which accelerates the process of aging by increasing the levels of the hormone cortisol and the oxidation of cells.

And identify basic habits to preserve a vigilant mind and a young body, which are: practicing meditation, maintaining social ties, avoiding isolation, learning new skills, exercising, and paying attention to enough hours of sleep.

He stressed that meditation, yoga and walking exercises in nature, daily writing, and healthy social relationships are considered one of the factors that enhance psychological and physical balance, and contribute to preserving internal youth.

He pointed out that depression and anxiety lead to an increase in the indicators of inflammation in the body, which raises the levels of toxic substances in the cells, and accelerates the deterioration of organs and vital functions, and thus increasing biological life.

Laughter and meditation

The pediatric consultant, Dr. Mazen Abu Shaaban, has identified signs that parents should pay attention to, to avoid increasing the child’s biological age, including delayed growth of length and weight compared to his peers, or the presence of problems in sleep or appetite, in addition to the loss of enthusiasm and activity, stressing that sudden changes in mood and focus, as well as the results of the analyzes that indicate a lack of vitamins, or the presence of inflammation indicators, require intervention Medicine sooner.

Parents called for periodic examinations for children to ensure that there are no visible health problems, such as anemia or vitamins, stressing the importance of providing healthy and fresh food for children, avoiding fast food, and allocating a family time free of electronic devices to enhance family ties.

He pointed out that depression and anxiety lead to an increase in the indicators of inflammation in the body, which raises the levels of toxic substances in the cells, and accelerates the deterioration of organs and vital functions, and thus contributes to increasing biological age, as he explained that laughter and meditation work as an effective safety valve for the nervous system, as they reduce the levels of cortisol and improve the quality of sleep and mood, which is due to long -term benefits to health Biological.