Blue light from laptop screens speeds up collagen breakdown, which can cause our skin to develop fine lines and make us look older (Image: Pexels)
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Moneycontrol09-02-2026, 10:43

5 Everyday Habits Making You Look Older: Doctor Reveals Surprising Culprits

  • Dr Amir Khan identifies 5 common habits accelerating aging, impacting appearance and well-being.
  • Excess refined sugar damages collagen, causing wrinkles and insulin resistance linked to cognitive decline.
  • Too much screen time's blue light breaks down collagen and disrupts sleep, leading to fine lines and fatigue.
  • Chronic dehydration results in dry skin, visible wrinkles, and affects joint health, digestion, and energy.
  • Sedentary lifestyle causes poor circulation, muscle loss, and 'tech neck' from hunching over screens; pollution and smoking accelerate oxidative stress and damage skin.

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