2023-09-07 20:53:19
A Texas woman turns 114 surrounded by a lot of love and members of five generations of her family. Just as you read it! Besides her longevity, the most surprising thing is how young she looks.
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Elizabeth Franciswas born in 1909. This ‘supercentenarian’ has left a mark on history by becoming the oldest living person in the state of Texas, ranking seventh on the list of those who have reached more than 110 years of age at the national level. worldwide, validated by the Gerontology Research Group.
Why does Elizabeth Francis look so young?
He secret of longevity It runs in the family, since one of his two sisters lived to be 106 years old, another to 95, and his father died at age 99, said Ethel Harrison, Francis’ granddaughter, 68 years old. However, the supercentenaria shared during an interview that his secret to healthy aging is that he never smoked or drank.
It is no exaggeration, in fact, it could be one of the most logical reasons why the supercentenaria owns a appearance so preserved, since both tobacco and alcohol contain toxic substances that can damage the body’s cells, accelerating the aging process.
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How does smoking and drinking affect aging?
Both alcohol and cigarettes generate free radicals in the body, which are highly reactive molecules that can damage cells, including DNA. Cellular damage and accumulated oxidative stress are some of the main causes of premature aging.
According to a article published by The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, have the habit of smoking or drinking alcohol reduce to collagen production, a protein that keeps the skin firm, elastic and rejuvenated. When it decreases, the signs of aging such as wrinkles, expression lines or sagging.
Why do people with darker skin look younger?
He skin color can influence the aging processsince darker skin usually looks younger unlike white skin because it has more melanin, the pigment that gives color to hair, eyes or body skin.
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The more melanin the skin has, the more sun protection it will have naturally. A article published by National Library of Medicine describes that the Dark skin It has a higher natural sun protection factor. If we consider that the sun is one of the main causes of aging, It could also be one of the reasons why Elizabeth Francis He looks so young.
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