Do you prefer comfort food in times of stress? That is precisely when healthy living is extra important.
The effect of stress
Stress builds up in your body and accelerates the process of cell aging. The ends of chromosomes (telomeres) shorten under stress. The shorter a telomere, the weaker the cell and eventually the cell dies.
Healthy lifestyle helps Healthy eating, enough exercise and enough sleep reduce the negative effect of stress on your body. An extra good reason to take good care of yourself even in times of stress.