Six things that make women age quickly

1. Watching TV series makes women age faster

Studies have shown that women who like to watch TV series will age faster, and their memory, concentration and cognitive abilities will decline faster. This may be because TV series are usually broadcast in multiple episodes, which causes women to sit for long periods of time and lack exercise, which leads to accelerated aging and decreased intelligence. Researchers say regular exercise and social activities can improve this condition.

2. Women who use air conditioning for a long time are prone to menstrual disorders

Women who often sit in the office, especially young women, are exposed to cold air from air conditioners for a long time, which will affect their ovarian function, cause ovulation disorders, lead to menstrual disorders, abdominal pain and bloating. Because the human body can regulate its temperature by itself, but this spontaneous regulation cannot be switched quickly. Therefore, if the indoor temperature is too low for a long time, it can easily cause abdominal pain and dysmenorrhea. To avoid this situation for women, first, keep the room temperature constant at around 26°C; second, when the air conditioner is on, it is generally coolest at the lower part, and the legs and feet are most afraid of cold, so be sure to wear socks in the air-conditioned room; third, after the air conditioner has been turned on for about 3 hours, it is best to turn it off for a while, open the window, and breathe in fresh air.

3. Women who are overweight at 18 are more likely to die early

The more overweight a woman is at age 18, the greater her risk of early death, the research shows. Compared with lighter women of the same age, moderately overweight women have a more than 50% higher mortality rate before age 30; and for obese 18-year-old women, their mortality rate 12 years later is more than twice that of their slim peers. Therefore, not only obesity should be prevented, but moderate overweight should also be avoided.

4. Women who sleep less tend to gain weight

Studies have found that there is a close relationship between the sleep duration of adult women and their weight gain. Women who sleep 5-6 hours a night gain weight much faster than those who sleep 7 hours a night.

5. Women’s fertility affects their health in later life

Research shows that not having children, having too many children too early or too often, or having children too soon, can all harm women's health later in life. Research shows that women who have children after age 40 appear to experience fewer health problems as they age. Factors associated with poorer health in later life include early childbearing, having more than five children, or having pregnancies less than 18 months apart. The study suggests this may be due to the physical and psychological stress caused by having children who are too close in age.

6. Overweight menopausal women are more likely to develop breast cancer

The latest research shows that if women are overweight after menopause, they are more likely to develop breast cancer, and if their weight continues to increase, their risk of death from breast cancer is greater. Prior to this, studies have shown that there is a certain relationship between obesity and breast cancer. In addition, studies have found that compared with women with normal weight gain, women who gain more than 20 kg after the age of 18 have a 100% increased risk of breast cancer after menopause. Therefore, it is recommended that women control their weight by increasing exercise.