First of all, our definition of
aging is different.
(What is the standard for being old!?) Young people look at ***,
while older people look at ***.
When speaking from a young person's perspective, *** is essential!
(Speechless) PD: Dr.Lee, now that I'm in my 30s, I feel so tired
and it seems like my face is sagging.
Isn't this too much?
Right in front of me?!
(Oh, come on)
Just because you've entered your 30s...
(Angry) I can't even speak, I'm so frustrated.
Why do humans age...
Can't we stop aging?
You can stop aging!
How great would it be if I could say that?
I would love to know the answer too.
While we can't completely stop aging,
can't we at least slow it down?
(Dr. Lee, Jfeel Clinic) Hello, I'm Dr. Lee, pursuing the most beautiful aesthetic.
Aging.
The word itself carries weight.
So, what is aging?
It is the process in which the body and mind change over time, and functions decline.
It’s not just about external appearance,
it also involves the gradual deterioration of
cells, tissues, organs,
and physiological functions.
So, when does aging start?
(Aging, how can we delay it?) And how can we slow it down?
We often think that we age gradually and consistently each year
but that’s actually not the case.
A new study on human aging
has been proposed
which caused a huge stir.
It suggests that rather than aging at a consistent,
and gradual pace every year,
humans experience three significant aging jumps.
Researchers analyzed plasma from the blood of 4,263 people aged 18 to 95
and discovered that the levels of certain proteins
noticeably increased with aging.
The most striking periods of rapid change
occur at 34, 60, and 78 years old.
So, does that mean we only need to be cautious at 34, 60, and 78?
Honestly, I think it's more likely that aging accumulates over time and then manifests suddenly at those ages.
Of course, the progression of aging varies from person to person.
But generally, aging is considered to begin in the late 20s to early 30s.
Aging is caused by various biological factors
interacting in complex ways.
One of these is cellular and genetic factors.
Shortening telomeres, damage to DNA, and so on.
And it accumulates damage to your body.
It's called active oxygen these days.
Or protein modification
and the mitochondrial function in the cell decreases.
As time goes by,
our body uses energy inefficiently.
And environmental factors and lifestyle may be the cause.
It's complicated, but
as we get older,
it means that aging comes with it.
The factors that affect the rate of aging are
20 to 30% of genetic factors.
Everything else depends on the lifestyle.
Exercise, nutrition,
alcohol, cigarettes, UV rays,
stress, and sleep is also an issue these days.
If that's the case,
is there any way to slow down the aging rate?
It's helpful to eat antioxidant food,
(Steady work out) work out consistently,
(Enough sleep) sleep for 7 to 9 hours,
(Relieving stress) reduce stress,
and maintain healthy relationships.
After all, ways to slow down aging is in line with how to live a healthy life.
Dr.Lee, what do you think
is the most important part?
I think it's sleeping.
Fortunately, I look younger than my actual age.
I sleep a lot.
I always sleep for more than 7 hours.
(The secret of Dr.Lee to being young is sleeping) I usually sleep for 9 hours.
While we sleep, we don't get stressed out,
we don't get any UV rays, either.
If you sleep a lot, you'll have less time to drink,
less time to smoke.
How good is that?
If there's a disadvantage,
since I sleep a lot
I don't have time to work out.
I'm running around in the hospital
to meet you instead of working out.
What about things you think that fastens aging, if we don't do it?
First of all, our definition of
aging is different.
(What is the standard for being old!?) Young people look at appearance,
while older people look at cognitive abilities.
(If you're young, sunscreen) When speaking from a young person's perspective,
sunscreen is essential!
If you don't use sunscreen,
at some point, your skin suddenly ages drastically due to photoaging.
In case of elderlies,
when it comes to cognitive function,
I recommend never stopping the challenge of learning new things.
People say that exercising regularly helps you stay young.
But if you see someone who exercises excessively,
they actually show signs of aging.
Excessive exercise that doesn't suit your body
only causes joint pain and has no real benefits.
Adequate exercise is ideal,
but that’s always the tricky part.
Adequate food intake,
adequate exercise,
and adequate sleep.
People always talk about these things.
(Adequte differently from each person) But the definition of "adequate" varies greatly from people to people.
In other words, no one really knows the exact answer.
If someone feels completely refreshed after just five hours of sleep,
then five might be the right amount for them.
(Point is to find what works best for your own body) I think it is important to find what works best for you.
(Shh! This is just between us)
Since I work in the skincare field,
let me explain a bit about skin.
One of the biggest concerns in skin aging is the loss of elasticity.
In other words, sagging skin.
First, unfortunately,
('This' accelerates skin sagging? 1.Genetics) Genetics plays the biggest role.
It’s the natural elasticity you’re born with.
The thinner and stretchable your skin is,
the more likely it is to lose elasticity.
('This' accelerates skin sagging? 2.Gravity) The second factor is gravity.
If you have more facial fat,
you may be more affected by gravity.
PD : So does that mean losing weight prevents sagging?
Not necessarily.
In fact, people who repeatedly gain and lose weight
tend to experience more skin sagging.
Think of a deflated balloon.
A balloon that was once tight,
what happens if you inflate it fully and then release the air?
It becomes wrinkled.
If your skin’s elasticity can’t keep up
and simply lose weight,
it won’t give you the desired look
and instead, make the sagging even worse.
In this case, I recommend treatments that boost skin elasticity.
And unfortunately, for women,
('This' accelerates skin sagging? 3.Menopause) Menopause is another major factor that contributes to skin sagging.
Within the first five years after menopause,
studies have shown that skin collagen decreases by about 30% drastically.
('This' accelerates skin sagging? 4. Environment) And there is an environmental factor.
UV rays, dryness, lack of sleep,
stress, smoking, drinking, and sugar intake are some of them.
As for environmental factors,
if you try your best to eat well, sleep well, and apply well,
you can slow down the skin sagging to some extent.
But at some point, lifestyle changes and prevention alone
won’t be enough.
At this point, professional treatments can help.
High-frequency and ultrasound procedures,
collagen skin boosters,
or laser lifting
can improve skin elasticity
and regenerate lost collagen.
Today, we talked about aging. How was it?
Aging is a natural process
that everyone goes through,
but with good lifestyle habits,
you can maintain a healthy and vibrant life for longer.
Slowing down aging
is essentially about enhancing your quality of life.
So why not start building healthy habits today?
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You will all be beautiful.