Why do women age faster than men, but live longer?👨👩👫

Aging is a process that everyone has to go through, but observing the people around us, we will find that aging seems to be a bit of "female preference". At the same age, men tend to look younger, but women always look older. Research has also found that although women age faster than men, they tend to live longer. What is going on?

Why do women age faster than men?

1. Collagen is lost faster than men.

Studies have found that under the same conditions of sun exposure and natural aging, the loss of collagen in the skin of women is faster than that of men. This also means that women are more likely to have problems such as wrinkles, enlarged pores and sagging skin.

2. Pregnancy and childcare.

Women usually take on the heavy responsibility of having children and pay a lot for pregnancy and raising babies. From a medical point of view, pregnancy and raising babies will not directly lead to aging. However, the fatigue of the process of pregnancy and raising babies can easily accelerate female aging. For women who are employed, they need to work during the day and take care of their children at night. They are often prone to lack of sleep and exhaustion. This is also the reason why married women look older.

3. Decline in estrogen during menopause.

Menopause is a necessary process for women and it is also an important turning point for women to age. During this period, women's menstruation naturally fails, ovarian function gradually declines, estrogen secretion is reduced, endocrine disorders, the balance of collagen synthesis will also be imbalanced. Wrinkles, osteoporosis and other aging manifestations are more likely to occur. 

👵Although women age faster than men, women tend to live longer than men in terms of life span. Why does this happen?

Why do women live longer than men?

According to data, the average life expectancy of men is 70.31 years, and that of women is 75.33 years in 2021 in 224 countries and regions around the world. Women live 5 years longer than men on average. What is the reason? In fact, this has both innate factors and acquired factors.

1. Genetic.

Human genetic differences, especially differences in genes or chromosomes may determine the lifespan of men and women. Studies have pointed out that the existence of the Y chromosome may shorten the life span. Females are made up of two X chromosomes. Males are made up of one X chromosome paired with one Y chromosome. Two X chromosomes can complement each other. If one X chromosome goes wrong, there is another one available for backup. However, this is not the case with men's chromosomes. When a certain X chromosome goes wrong, corresponding diseases will occur.

2. Hormonal differences.

The difference between male and female hormones also makes women live longer than men. The cholesterol levels of men and women before puberty are similar. But after the age of 40, men are at the risk of heart disease, while the risk of women is after the age of 50. Women's heart disease risk generally begins after menopause. It is because women's estrogen levels are lowered after menopause. Estrogen can reduce the concentration of low-density lipoprotein, a cholesterol in the blood that is harmful to the heart. At the same time, it can also increase the level of high-density lipoprotein, another cholesterol in the blood that is benefit to the heart. The male androgen does not have this function.

3. Lifestyle and mental health.

Compared with women, men are more likely to have bad habits such as smoking, drinking, overeating and staying up late. Therefore, men's physical health is often not as good as women's, which also affects life expectancy.

Women also have an advantage in emotional release, and men rarely vent to the outside even when they are under great pressure. This can seriously damage physical and mental health.

4. Relatively fewer women choose high-risk occupations.

In some high-risk industries, such as construction and mining, there are relatively fewer female employees than male employees. Any injury or disability in these dangerous industries will affect the life expectancy of men in the future.

👇Do the following to make you look younger than your peers:

1. Sun protection.

Sunlight is the biggest cause of wrinkles. Because the long-wave ultraviolet in the sun can brown and age people, and the short-wave ultraviolet can sunburn. Sunlight is the biggest cause of wrinkles. Because the long-wave ultraviolet (UVA) in the sun can tan and age people, and the short-wave ultraviolet (UVB) can sunburn. Therefore, if you don't want to age in advance, you must first minimize your exposure to ultraviolet rays and always pay attention to sun protection. You can try physical sun protection, such as wearing a sun hat and long clothes. You can also try wiping off sunscreen.

2. Enough sleep.

Long-term lack of sleep will not only accelerate the aging of the human body. It can also cause yellowing of the skin, swollen eyes, etc. It can also affect the health of the human body and reduce life span. Therefore, if you want to delay aging and prolong your life, you must first have enough sleep. It is recommended to go to bed before 11 o'clock in the evening to ensure 6-8 hours of sleep.

3. Balanced diet.

Modern people's lifestyle of overeating is really harmful to health. The diet should be balanced and appropriate. Usually eat potatoes, beans and other foods rich in dietary fiber. Also pay attention to supplementing milk, soybeans or their products. Drink yogurt in moderation to supplement probiotics. Eat moderate amounts of fish, poultry, eggs and lean meat. Reduce the amount of cooking oil and eat light and salt-less meals. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables are often rich in anthocyanins, vitamin C and vitamin E. It can effectively remove harmful free radicals in the body and help the body to resist oxidation and delay aging. These fruits and vegetables can be eaten more appropriately.

4. Regular exercise.

Common sports can be divided into four basic types: endurance sports, strength sports, balance sports and flexible sports. You can randomly combine exercise methods according to your own physical condition and don't be limited to one type of exercise.

5. Develop a good attitude.

You should also pay attention to adjusting your emotions and keep your mood cheerful.