Aging Secrets: Are there people around you who cause stress? Research reveals that stress can cause early aging and short life.

News India Live, Digital Desk: It is said that humans grow with age, but a recent shocking international study has challenged this notion. According to research, if you live among people who give you mental stress, then you can age faster than your age. This study warns of serious effects not only on mental health but also on your biological age and life expectancy. What does this international study say? Scientists have found that chronic stress directly attacks the cells of our body. When you constantly live in a stressful environment, the level of stress hormone called ‘cortisol’ increases in the body, which is no less than a slow poison for health. How is stress reducing in your life? (Key Findings)Cellular Aging: Stress shortens the ‘telomeres’ present at the ends of our DNA. The shorter the telomeres, the sooner the cells will age and die. Premature aging: According to research, wrinkles, gray hair and signs of fatigue start appearing on the face of people who are mentally disturbed 5-10 years earlier than normal people. Risk of diseases: Living in a negative environment causes problems like heart disease, high blood pressure and weak immunity, which ultimately reduces the age. Sleep and metabolism: People who give stress to you Disrupts sleep, due to which the body does not get time to repair itself and the aging process accelerates. How to protect yourself? (Expert Advice) Stay away from ‘toxic’ relationships: Identify people who drain your energy. The best solution for mental peace is to distance yourself from them. Yoga and meditation: 15-20 minutes of meditation every day helps in reducing your cortisol levels and rejuvenates the cells. Social support: Spend time with positive and happy friends. Laughter releases ‘endorphins’ (happy hormones) in the body which prevents ageing. Adequate sleep: 7-8 hours of deep sleep daily is essential to reset your biological clock.