Bad Habits That Make You Age Faster
Sleeping on your stomach is not only bad for your back, but also your face. Added pressure on a particular side of your face can cause wrinkles. The AAD recommends sleeping on your back to avoid sleep lines that may evolve to permanent wrinkles. Also, make sure to get enough sleep: A study published in the journal Sleep found that a lack of sleep in older adults caused brain aging: brain atrophy and diminished cognitive function.
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