Everyone can't get rid of bad emotions forever, and they face unexpected sadness, anger, panic, loneliness, ......How should we deal with it? A study published in the journal Ageing by scientists from the University of Chinese in Hong Kong, Stanford University in the United States, and various research institutions**. Studies have shown that aging is not only determined by physiological factors, but also by psychological state and social status to a certain extent. It can be seen that dealing with bad emotions correctly can help prolong life.
Negative emotions can accelerate the rate of physical aging
Researchers represent biological age as a function of various psychological and social variables and measure the impact of these variables on the rate of aging, and this AI mental aging clock is available in different cultural contexts. Subsequently, the researchers demonstrated the biological relevance of the aging clock by analyzing the error distribution of the aging clock in patients with certain diseases. The total effect of a person's mental state is able to accelerate by 1Physiological aging at the age of 65.
How is this aging clock constructed? The researchers selected 16 blood biomarkers, 7 biometric parameters, and gender to create a deep neural network age** factor. **The five most important characteristics of factors are systolic and diastolic blood pressure, cystatin C (cysteine protease inhibitor), body mass index (BMI), and spirometry.
The study found that the three factors that have the greatest impact on the rate of aging are as follows: smoking (+125 years old), currently married (059 years old), disturbed sleep (+0.44 years old). Combining all eight psychological variables (upset, lack of concentration, depression, hopelessness, fear, difficulty sleeping, sadness, loneliness), lower levels of psychological variables accelerate by 165 years of aging. In this way, negative emotions are 32% more harmful than smoking.
Given the higher average age of the participants, this seemingly slight acceleration of age may lead to a significant increase in mortality. Overall, if the values of all relevant variables indicate a lower sense of well-being, the participant's mental state leads to 1The biological age of 65 years increases. For example, unhappiness decreases by 035 years of life, while difficulty falling asleep will be reduced by 044 years of life.
Neuroscientists from the University of Geneva in Switzerland observed brain activity in young and old people when faced with psychological distress and found that neuronal connections in older adults exhibit significant emotional inertia, and negative emotions alter them excessively over a long period of time, especially in the posterior cingulate cortex and amygdala, two brain regions closely related to emotion management and autobiographical memory. Through the analysis, the researchers believe that better management of negative emotions may help limit neurodegeneration.
Negative emotions are associated with many chronic diseases
A review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology states that atrial fibrillation and mental illness are mutually causal. Stress and anxiety are often triggers of atrial fibrillation, and once atrial fibrillation occurs, people are more likely to develop anxiety and depression, forming a vicious circle. Stress, depression and anxiety can directly affect the cardiovascular system by activating the nervous and endocrine systems, disrupting autonomic and immune processes, or changing human behavior, indirectly contributing to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, thereby increasing the risk of hypertension, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and heart failure.
The results of a prospective cohort study in the United States found that adults with depressive symptoms had an increased risk of death. People with mild depressive symptoms had a 35% increased risk of all-cause mortality and a 49% increased risk of cardiovascular mortality compared with normal people. People with moderate to severe depressive symptoms had a 62% increased risk of all-cause mortality, a 79% increased risk of cardiovascular mortality, and an increased risk of ischemic heart disease12 times. According to the investigators, depressive symptoms may have contributed to an increased risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality by affecting lifestyles, such as obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy diet, and excessive alcohol consumption.
An analysis of 90 prospective cohort studies of more than 2.2 million people worldwide, published in Nature by scholars from Harbin Medical University, showed that people who are lonely or socially isolated are at high risk of dying. People who are socially isolated or lonely are less likely to eat healthy and exercise regularly, and are more likely to smoke and drink alcohol. In addition, social isolation is associated with inflammation and a weakened immune system.
Biological age is a reflection of the true physical condition of each individual. Decline in various bodily functions, such as memory loss, sluggishness, low resistance, and haggard face, is often a sign of aging. We may subconsciously slow down aging by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, taking health supplements, using skincare products, etc., but emotions are often overlooked. Mental health and physical health go hand in hand, and the fight against ageing should go hand in hand.
Life is not easy, but love life
So, what exactly do the healthiest and happiest people have in common? Harvard University in the United States has spent 85 years investigating the codes that make people happy.
Good relationships are the most important factor Research has found that good social relationships are the most important factor in health and well-being. If you want to be healthy and happy, you should build harmonious relationships. Researchers believe that good interpersonal relationships reduce stress. It is suggested that relationships should be nurtured, strengthened, and expanded, just as physical health should be. Relationships also need to be practiced, and activities that bring joy and build friendships, such as sports, hobbies, and volunteer work, should be regularly attended.
Chatting with strangers makes you feel good Don't underestimate the power of casual connections, such as chatting with strangers on a plane or greeting a barista, researchers say, which can bring us happiness.
Life Needs Challenges Research has found that the happiest and happiest people are the ones who have challenges in their lives. The greatest satisfaction often comes from overcoming difficulties. It's exciting to overcome challenges and feel like you've accomplished something.
Live Meaningfully Some people think that life is all about having fun in time, but the essence of living happiness is to make life meaningful. Unhappyness is the truth of life, we can improve our lives and we can improve our happiness, but we don't have to expect ourselves to be happy all the time.
Cultivating Harmonious Relationships at Work Research has found that for many people, work takes up more time than anything else, so working relationships are important.
It's never too late to be happy Research has found that it's never too late to be happy. Some people think that they are not good at relationships, and they always feel like they are lonely. But it's also possible that when they least expect it, they'll find a new group of friends they've never had.
Career success does not guarantee happiness Professional success does not in itself guarantee happiness, although it may be satisfying.