Dying young is not part of most people's plans. Of course, with age comes irreversible physical consequences: joint pain, gray hair and a decrease in overall aesthetic appeal. But life for several more decades will give you the opportunity to experience all the delights of scientific and technological progress. Perhaps you will be hired as a volunteer to research the microchips embedded in the brain, or by that time robotic butlers will be invented to do basic household chores for you. There are many more interesting things to come.
The main secrets of longevity
Scientists have long formed a general idea of the rules of life after 80 years. The most cheerful and cheerful people tend to stay away from senile hearing loss and cognitive problems. All methods leading to longevity have a logical and scientific basis.
Drink coffee
The habit of drinking coffee has divided people into two irreconcilable camps. Half of the planet's inhabitants adore the source of life-giving force and cannot imagine their morning without a cup of invigorating aromatic drink, and the other half considers it to be nothing more than a dangerous drug. If you joined the camp of the first camp, you are in luck. Coffee does help people live longer, provided it is natural. When next time someone from your acquaintances or relatives wants to accuse you of drug addiction, use a compelling counterargument: caffeine helps you prolong life into old age.
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Forget about stress
Life is difficult, it gives us many surprises. A series of negative events can cause stress, a decline in moral and physical strength, and devastation. You cannot completely rule out unpleasant moments, so take them calmly and treat them philosophically. People living under chronic stress have a higher risk of obesity, inflammatory processes in the body, and the development of dangerous mental illnesses.
Harvard University researchers studied a group of elderly men over 75 years old. At the same time, it was found that people who emotionally cope with the irreversible signs of physical aging live longer. Longevity depends on how quickly a person can cope with a stressful situation. Anyone who cannot resist the negative influences of life, acquire bad habits, including smoking and alcoholism.
read books
It is difficult to remember those times when evening leisure was based mainly on reading books. Now you cannot imagine your day without your favorite TV series or scandalous talk show. The problem is that the more time you spend in front of the blue screen, the less you spend on other hobbies. It's time to change something. Scientists have proven that reading books does lead to longevity. If we look at the problem of education in general terms, then there is a curious trend: educated people are less at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The choice is yours: don't miss a single talk show or live long. Choosing the second option, just replace a couple of hours in front of the TV with reading.
Good dream
If you deliberately fight sleep, it won't do anything good in the long run. Do not take away precious hours from your night's rest and devote them to your favorite pastimes. Don't struggle with sleep during the day. Whenever there is an opportunity to take a nap, do it. On the other hand, do not overdo it by developing the habit of sleeping long. Just stick to the sweet spot and sleep 7 to 9 hours a night. A good sleep will save you from many chronic diseases, it will help to improve metabolism and reduce weight. All these factors are directly related to the aging of the body. So stop bullying yourself and adjust your daily routine.
Get up off the couch
Most of us are used to spending our free time lying on the couch. Perhaps evolution and the law of conservation of energy are to blame for this. Challenge nature and start being physically active. Scientists have long proven that exercise has so many health benefits. Besides helping you to lose weight and keep your body toned, it will help you live long life. This is probably not a secret to you, and you have heard this theory repeatedly from other sources. But what's going on? Why do you stubbornly ignore this helpful advice? Think that sitting in a chair or lying on a sofa, you are only bringing closer the inevitable moment of death. After all, 150 minutes of movement a week is not such an overwhelming task. Try it and you will see for yourself.
Maintain Your Weight
Obese people are those whose BMI is over 30 points. Keeping your BMI under control can help protect yourself from serious illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. With morbid obesity, a person runs the risk of getting several diseases at once. The good news is that the process is reversible. Even if you are overweight now, shedding it can add years to your life.
In this aspect, there is one caveat: among people with a slight excess of BMI (from 25 to 29) there are more centenarians than among those who are obese type 3 or 4. Therefore, it is so important not to run yourself at all with a few pounds gained. We also want to focus your attention on maintaining optimal condition if your body is constantly balancing on the edge. To summarize: obesity is bad, morbid obesity is very bad, normal weight is good, a slight excess of the norm is also good.
Quitting drugs and alcohol addiction
Again we are talking about an obvious fact. But drug abuse (especially hard drugs) leads to disaster. Among drug addicts, early deaths from an overdose of a dangerous potion are not uncommon. Unfortunately, a person alone cannot break out of a vicious circle; he definitely needs clinical help. Alcohol addiction is somewhere nearby. It doesn't matter that everyone in your environment is drinking alcohol. For a person who is not yet used to them, it is better not to do this at all.
In the same study by Harvard University staff that surveyed men over 75, alcoholism was found to be the leading cause of early death. But even moderate consumption of alcohol can affect life expectancy. Therefore, cutting back on drinks or completely eliminating them is not such a bad idea.
Eating vegetables
It's time to grasp one simple truth: sausage and cheese in trays are not healthy foods. Again, we are not urging you to completely ditch your favorite foods. Just add more vegetables and fruits to your diet. But the amount of processed meat consumed must be cut to a minimum. The Mediterranean diet is based on healthy food. That is why there are so many centenarians on the Apennine Peninsula or in Greece. They eat fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and small amounts of meat.
To give up smoking
There is nothing surprising in the fact that heavy smokers live less than those who have been able to overcome this bad habit or have never smoked at all. And again, everyone knows about it, but not everyone listens to it.
Communication with positive people
The key to a long and happy life has been found! And the secret is not in the hours of training in the gym or the daily brussels sprouts. The secret to longevity lies in regular communication with pleasant people. A person who has a stormy social life and satisfaction from the social circle lives longer than isolated people, isolated from society. We found a great excuse to meet with friends again.
Inga Kaisina
