India, April 2 -- What you do every day may seem harmless in the moment, but your habits have a long memory. Choices like smoking, skimping on sleep, sitting for hours, or living with constant stress might not show immediate consequences - but over time, they quietly build up, accelerating ageing and setting the stage for future health issues. The effects often only become visible years, even decades, later, which is why steering clear of these seemingly small but damaging habits early on can make all the difference.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, has outlined five habits you should steer clear of - each one scientifically linked to accelerated ageing. In an Instagram video sh...