20 Everyday Habits That Are Silently Shortening Your Lifespan

18. Breathing Through Your Mouth Most of the Time

Mouth breathing is usually associated with kids or individuals having nasal congestion but in the case that it has gone on for a long time, it has the potential of causing some serious consequences.

When you breathe through your mouth, your airways get dried, oxygen is not used efficiently, and your body’s natural filtering system is skipped.

Gradually, it may impact brain function, increase blood pressure, and alter your facial appearance.

Research shows that those who breathe through their mouths chronically become anxious, tired, and do not sleep well. Consequently, their lifespan becomes shorter.

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