Making just a few changes in your
lifestyle can help you live longer, you can do something to correct bad
behaviors (smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and not eating
enough fruits and veggies) which can push you into an early grave, and, in
effect, age you by as many as twelve years. Feel free to implement the following
habits to keep your body looking and feeling young.
Don't overeat: To live to 100, leaving a little bit of food on your
plate may be a good idea. Studies on longevity around the world, shows that the
oldest Japanese people stop eating when they are feeling only about 80% full. Eating
less helps you age slower
Get busy: Having satisfying sex two to three times per week can add
as many as three years to your life. Regular sex may also lower your blood
pressure, improve your sleep, boost your immunity, and protect your heart.
Turn off the TV: Spending too
much time in front of the television/computer screen can take a serious toll on
your health. Even cutting back a little can help; each additional hour you
watch increases your overall risk of dying by 11% and dying from heart disease
by 18%.
Stay out of the sun: Avoiding too much sun can head off skin
cancer, and it can also keep you looking young by preventing wrinkles, fine
lines, and saggy skin.
Reach out: Research shows that you’re at greater risk of heart
disease without a strong network of friends and family. Loneliness can cause
inflammation, and in otherwise healthy people it can be just as dangerous as
having high cholesterol or even smoking.
Loneliness seems to pose the greatest risk for elderly people, who are
also prone to depression.
Drink in moderation: Women who have two or more drinks a day and
men who have three or more may run into detrimental effects ranging from weight
gain to relationship problems. But in smaller quantities, alcohol can actually
be good for you.
Eat fruits and vegetables: Getting fewer than three portions of
fruits & vegetables a day can eat away at your health. Nutritional
powerhouses filled with fiber and vitamins, fruits and veggies can lower your
risk of heart disease by 76%.
Focus on fitness: Daily exercise may be the closest thing we have
to a fountain of youth. Regular high-intensity exercise (such as running) can
add up to four years to your life, which isn’t surprising given the positive
effects working out has on your heart, mind, and metabolism.
Note: moderate exercise—a quick, 30-minute walk each day
Don’t smoke: Quitting smoking is perhaps the single most important
thing you can do for your health—and your life span. It’s never too late to
kick the habit. Quitting can slow disease and increase survival odds even in
smokers who have already caused significant damage to their lungs
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