TO Many happen to look in the mirror, after a long day of work, and think of looking … tired. Or, more, “ugly” for tiredness. This perception it may not be wrong: according to the data of a new particular calculator test developed by the British clinic Harley Street Skinwith offices in London and worldwide, work Agent. Or rather, it could really accelerate the aging processspeeding up the appearance of signs visible on the face, but also hair and body. But, exactly, how?
Work aged? That is, how much does work make you “ugly”?
THE’Aging Jobs Indexthis is the name that was given to the instrument, would promise to reveal the impact of specific work aspectssuch as times, stress, exposure to chemicals, lights, devices and devices, on the way our skin ages.
The tests begin with users who answer a series of questions about their work lifestyle, from the time spent sitting, at the level of stress, up to the possible exposure to harmful agents such as chemical fumes or solar radiation. In the end, The calculator returns a score out of 100, with risk levels ranging from “mild aging” to “extreme aging”.
A playful way, but not too much, to face a perceptible fact, although aesthetically: work, with all its dynamics, can leave deeper signs than we think.
The scale of “clog” of the work
THE Results of the AGing Jobs Index divide workers into three categories: who totals Less than 40 points, it is subject to mild aging. The risk of showing signs of premature aging is minimal, with small signs visible as slight wrinkles around the eyes. In this case, the work does not seem to influence negatively on appearance.
With a result between 40 and 60 points, the risk of early aging is considered moderate. The long hours of sedentary lifestyle or stress begin to be felt. Rosulted? Curve posture, more obvious face lines and marked eyes are among the first alarm signals. In short, it is appropriate to rethink the “line” of one’s work, in every sense.
Over 80 points? The early aging risk would be “extreme”. Here we enter the critical territory: gray and thin hair, bags under the eyes, solar spots and little toned and vital skin dominate the scene.
According to the data of a new “calculator” developed by the British clinic Harley Street Skin, work Agent (Getty)
What are the causes of office aging
The question that arises is: But what are the main causes of this “office” aging? The calculator focuses the finger on specific habits such as spending curved hours in front of a computer or exaggerating with extraordinary. Also the alternation of night and day round shifts, can alter the circadian rhythmsnegatively influencing the quality of sleep and, consequently, on the skin.
Work aged, the most risky crafts
Not all jobs age in the same way. According to the Harley Street Skin Clinic, Some professions seem to be real “factories” of wrinkles: Prime, the crafts that require nocturnal timessuch as doctors, nurses or industry operators, unruly shifts or high exposure to the sun, are among the most at risk.
For those who work outdoorsthe sun becomes an invisible enemy, causing spots and loss of skin elasticity. On the contrary, Those who are forced long hours sitting in front of a monitorcould develop an incorrect posture and deep wrinkles on the forehead from excessive concentration.
Common for everyone, The stress factor. According to the calculator, excessive stress levels can cause not only wrinkles, but also other aesthetic impacts, such as thinned or prematurely gray hair. The reason would depend on chronic stress and insufficient mental recovery, which interfere with hair growth cycles.
How to prevent the work “signs” the face
Positive note: the calculator, in fact, It also offers advice to mitigate the impact that work can have on appearance. Here are some strategies.
Take regular breaks. Passing too many hours sitting or fixed in front of a screen can be deleterious. Get up every hour, iron your back and walk for a few minutes. Try Follow a regular sleep routine. And if you have nocturnal shifts, try to create a rest routine that respects your circadian cycle as much as possible.
Be careful what you eat, also and above all in the company canteens: fFresh burning and vegetables, accompanied by good hydration, are fundamental. And, in the evening, Lower stress. Although easy to say and difficult to do, an imperative for well -being is to try to balance working hours with relaxing and satisfying activities.
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