These behaviors are “accelerators” of prostate aging, especially the first one, many men are involuntarily trapped.
Aging is a life stage that each of us must go through, but aging has never been warmly welcomed by people, on the contrary, it is particularly rejected. Once entering the aging period, the body will undergo continuous changes from the inside out. The activity of various organs will decrease, physical fitness will decline, flexibility will be insufficient, wrinkles will increase, teeth will gradually fall out, and hair will turn white and thin. Although we cannot avoid the arrival of aging, the speed of bodily aging can be altered. Some people may exhibit obvious signs of aging at the age of 50, while others may remain youthful at 60. This is related to daily maintenance on one hand and lifestyle habits on the other.
Logically speaking, men are naturally more physically resilient, and their self-regulating ability is more coordinated, so the speed of bodily aging should be relatively slow. However, the actual situation is quite the opposite. The prostate can be said to be the most important part of the male body, and male aging generally begins with it. Many common habits of men in their daily lives may accelerate prostate aging. So, in addition to focusing on maintenance, it is more critical to promptly give up these bad habits.
Sitting for too long every day
With changes in work patterns, men’s work no longer requires much physical labor, but instead to sit in front of a computer all day dealing with various tasks. This seems like a very simple and easy thing, but unbeknownst to many, the accumulated time of sitting per day can exceed 7 hours, sometimes sitting continuously for two to three hours. Prolonged sitting will create significant pressure on the lower body of men, affecting the circulation of various metabolic wastes in the body. Toxins will accumulate in the body for a long time and exert great pressure on the prostate, which naturally accelerates prostate aging. Therefore, it is recommended that men stand up and move every 1 hour they sit, for about 10 minutes, doing tiptoes or deep squats.
Staying up late regularly
With changes in lifestyle, people’s sleep habits have become increasingly chaotic, with bedtimes getting later every day. Staying up late has gradually become a common social phenomenon, especially for men. Work overtime, social activities, and friend gatherings occupy a lot of sleep time, and long-term sleep deprivation will greatly increase the operational burden on various organs, especially the kidneys and prostate. Not only will it cause a decline in male physical fitness, but it may also trigger various prostate inflammations leading to accelerated prostate aging. Therefore, it is crucial for men to establish a habit of going to bed early and waking up early, preferably going to bed before 11 PM.
Accumulation of stress
Although our current quality of life has improved, the survival pressure that people need to bear has increased. As the backbone of a family, men need to bear the majority of the family’s expenses, so they spend a lot of time and energy on work every day. There is no time for rest on weekdays, no time for leisure, and not even time to pay attention to physical health. The continuous accumulation of stress not only leads to hormonal imbalances in men’s bodies but also reduces the activity of various organs, accelerating prostate aging.
Drinks
In the process of our body’s operation, we constantly need to consume water. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish the body with a large amount of water every day. However, many men find plain water tasteless and often find it boring to drink. They tend to replace water with various beverages, especially in hot summers. Almost every day they drink several bottles of chilled drinks. However, these drinks contain large amounts of sugar and are overly cold, which can easily stimulate the prostate and increase its metabolic burden, likely accelerating prostate aging.
Smoking and drinking alcohol
Smoking and drinking alcohol can be said to be two bad habits that most men have. Although they have known since childhood the harm they cause to the body, many people still knowingly indulge in them. Many people only know that smoking harms the lungs and drinking harms the liver, but both can cause damage to the kidneys and prostate. The nicotine in cigarettes and the alcohol in drinks need to be excreted through urine, so smoking and drinking regularly can easily increase the burden on the prostate, leading to accelerated prostate aging.
