6 unexpected habits that can easily shorten your lifespan

Squeezing pimples around the nose

Do not squeeze pimples in the triangle area because it can easily cause infection.

The triangular area on the face from the base of the nose to the tip of the upper lip is called the “danger zone of the face” because this area has veins that connect directly to the brain. That is why when you squeeze pimples in this area, you are exposing yourself to dangers to the central nervous system and brain such as meningitis and brain infection because the pathogens in the pimples or hands can easily travel back to the brain.

Earwax removal

Earwax is a natural mechanism to protect the health of the ear, nose and throat. Its function is to prevent dust and insects from entering the ear, and it also contains acid-based compounds that help prevent fungi and bacteria from growing in the humid environment inside the ear. Therefore, without earwax, insects and dirt can easily enter the ear, and fungi can also grow, causing many health risks. In particular, many people use any tool to remove earwax such as cotton swabs, hair, paper clips, keys, pencils, etc. without knowing that they can not only damage the ear but also cause dirt and bacteria along with earwax to get stuck inside.

Smoking

Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, of which more than 200 are harmful to health, including addictive substances and toxic substances. Smokers are susceptible to diseases such as: hair loss, cataracts, wrinkled skin, hearing loss, tooth decay, skin cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, yellow nails, cervical cancer, deformed sperm, psoriasis, thrombophlebitis, lung cancer and other organs such as: nose, mouth, tongue, salivary glands, throat, larynx, esophagus, kidney, penis, pancreas.

In addition, smoking also reduces the quantity and quality of sperm, leading to infertility in men; increases the risk of uterine cancer, menstrual disorders, and breast cancer in women; and can cause rickets, mental retardation, and malnutrition in children.

Eat when not hungry

Feeling hungry is the body's natural mechanism to warn you that you need to refuel to keep your body functioning. But when you ignore this natural system and eat when you are not hungry, you will easily overeat, eat uncontrollably leading to obesity. This is a major health risk that can cause a series of cardiovascular problems (high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, stroke, myocardial infarction), respiratory diseases (breathing disorders, snoring, sleep apnea), gastrointestinal diseases (fatty liver, cirrhosis, gallstones...), bone and joint diseases (osteoarthritis, gout...).

Texting while walking

Texting and walking is very dangerous.

Imagine you are walking down the sidewalk and your phone buzzes with a text message. You take it out of your pocket and read it, it is a cute message from your friend. You feel happy and cheerful with a surge of serotonin and you reply to the message in a super cute way. You are unconsciously engaging in texting back and forth and your mind is mostly focused on this conversation and you do not notice any obstacles in your path like a rock or a hole until you trip or fall.

Frequent arguments

Studies in the US have shown that couples who frequently argue have a higher risk of dying from stroke and other cardiovascular problems than happy couples. In a two-decade study by Northwestern University, arguments can easily cause husbands to have health problems, especially cardiovascular disease. Specifically, 80% of men who tend to be angry with their spouses have symptoms of cardiovascular disease such as chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath compared to 53% of calm men who have similar symptoms. In addition, men who do not show emotions such as limiting eye contact with their wives when arguing are more likely to have bone and joint problems such as back pain, muscle tension, etc. Therefore, the best way to limit marital conflicts is to take a walk or do some work until both of you "cool down" and can talk frankly to solve the problem.