Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3172: How Does Stress Affect How We Age? How to Slow Aging and Stay Young on Managing Stress and Supporting Healthy Aging
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Oct 31, 2025 Toxic stress can accelerate aging by causing inflammation and keeping us in fight-or-flight. Learn the difference between good stress and harmful stress, and how chronic distress affects recovery. Effective strategies, like deep breathing, exercise, and sleep, can help combat stress and promote resilience. Social connections are crucial for well-being, and certain dietary patterns can further support healthy aging. Treat stress management like an important appointment for better results in your overall health.
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Chronic Stress Speeds Biological Aging
- Chronic toxic stress accelerates aging by keeping the body in constant fight-or-flight mode.
- This prolonged response raises stress hormones and begins to damage tissues over weeks to months.
Inflammation Is The Aging Accelerator
- Long-term toxic stress produces systemic inflammation that may drive faster aging and disease risk.
- Studies link prolonged stress to higher risks of Alzheimer's and other chronic conditions.
Block Time For Stress Management
- Schedule stress-management activities into your calendar as nonnegotiable appointments.
- Treat time for gym, quiet, or hobbies as sacred to build consistent stress-reducing habits.