Bad Habits That Make You Age Faster

Quit smoking and you could be looking at both a better complexion and a longer life. There is nothing beneficial about smoking, but plenty about quitting. The AAD reports that smoking quickens how quickly your skin ages and dulls the complexion. The National Health Service (NHS) of the UK found that because non-smokers have better oxygen flow, their skin receives more nutrients and thus looks younger. Tobacco use can also stain teeth, adding years to their appearance. Vanity aside, smoking is known to cause a myriad of deadly illnesses, from cancer to heart disease. One study published in the BMJ found that every cigarette shaves, on average, eleven minutes off of your lifespan. Other research has shown that quitting at any age can add time to your life. Not only can quitting smoking increase lifespan, but it also can improve quality of life.