Does stress and emotion have any effect in physical aging?

Question

Would someone who smiles a lot age slower while one in continous stress age faster?

Answer 1

Absolutely!  Stress, anxiety, depression, etc. tear down your immunities and can cause health problems. Health problems cause stress, anxiety, depression, etc. That in itself causes aging. Stay healthy and take care of yourself - eat right, vitamins, moisturizing, lotions, potions, etc. will help, too. And drink lots of water.....

Answer 2

yes stress causes you to age quicker but not dramatically. Smiling has nothing to do with it you need to be generally not stressed.

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

If you are an unhappy person and frown a lot you will get frown lines.  Stress will age you very quickly!  So do stay happy!  :-D    lol!

Answer 5

Most definitely, yes.  Think about your nerves shooting out from your spinal cord into every area of the body.  Smiling and laughing helps, but it is what's going on inside emotionally that needs attention for a healthier life.

Answer 6

yes

stress ages and happiness keeps you young

we don't need a scientific survey to prove this. Miserable people get old faster.

Answer 7

No. A person who smiles ages the same as a person who is stressed all the time. It just depends on your activity level and physical fitness. The healthier you are, the less your risk factors are. Physical aging is a part of life and one can only delay it. Risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol and physical inactivity can speed up the aging process.

Answer 8

Yes, definitely.  Schoolteachers if they aren't young things seem to be about as old as Grandma Moses.  Teaching ages you.  They are only in their thirties.  

Answer 9

Stress: Worry and stress cause scowling, and over time the muscles in the face actually adapt to that movement. To help lower aging skin due to stress, be aware of your stress level and try to vary your facial expressions during the day. A good anti-aging skin care program includes yoga, meditation, mild exercise or other relaxation techniques. Keeping in eye on stress will help you feel and look younger.