Stress doesn't just make you look older; your genes age too!Dr. Halit YerebakanDo you find yourself older in your reflection in the mirror or in the look in your photos? Or have you ever thought that someone you know ages in photos, especially chronological ones that show their life before and after a very demanding job they're doing? For example, it could also be a politician or a company director. Have you ever wondered why these people appear so much older in the next photo, even though the difference is unrelated to the calendar? Work or lifestyle stress is believed to contribute to premature aging. If you're the one in those photos, you may have been thinking about running away from the underlying reasons that contribute to your aged appearance, especially stress. But hey… Stress is everywhere! Even when you feel relaxed, your body continues to be under stress, and this time biological stress! Basic biological stress is what contributes to faster and faster aging. On the other hand, too much stress overwhelms basic biological reactions, which are helpful, turning them into harmful overreactions. While this is a conclusion, we are still far from understanding all the stress pathways that lead to these outcomes. The main pathway demonstrating the effect of stress on aging is the excessive release of stress hormones into the bloodstream. Over time, stress overload can cause a chronic imbalance of stress hormones which can lead to long-term aging, but fast! Stress hormones primarily target blood vessels and the heart, and prolonged stress decreases the body's ability to control the cardiovascular system and moderate rest...... middle of paper ......d if we don't drink enough water. The symptoms of stress and dehydration are generally very similar. Both dehydration and stress cause tachycardia (increased heart rate), nausea, fatigue and headaches. Choose water instead of soft drinks or alcohol, which also have withdrawal effects (another type of stress). Oxygen is the most important but last remembered nutrient for your body. Just because you don't feel it doesn't mean you should look for it. Have you ever experienced or heard of psychotherapy sessions where patients are asked to take deep breaths? I'm sure you did. Breathing intelligently helps reduce stress, treat depression and anxiety, clear your mind, even under normal circumstances it helps you calm down, right? Yes, because your brain is the main user of oxygen in your body! That's why you should eat and drink well, as well as breathe smartly.