Just joined this site. So I am concerned about how I am aging.
Just joined this site.
So I am concerned about how I am aging. I have just recently read about the effects of stress and how it damages your health and leads to premature aging.
I have lived a very stressful life. I have an anxiety disorder. I grew up in an abusive household as well. So I have had a rough life so to speak.
Anyway people tell me I look older then my age. Im 43. Pretty much bald on top and a lot of grey hair. Some of this is genetic I am sure but stress has taken its toll. Im in fairly good shape physically although could probaly use 15 or 20 pounds. No major health issues as of yet.
So is there anything I can do to turn this premature aging around? The obvious answer I guess is to live a healthy lifestyle. Workout and eat well. What else would you recommend?
I have also read online about getting your telomeres tested to determine your biological age. Is it a good idea and best place to get it tested at a reasonable cost? Im scared to find out what the results may be and that it may say I am biologically 53 instead of 43. I think that could do more harm then good to my mental health knowing that info.
So any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you