Life is precious. Everyone desires to live a longer life and tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We present you 12 tips on how to live longer:
Save Your DNA
As we grow, our chromosomes become shorter.
It increases our chances to fall ill. But there is nothing to worry about as you can boost an enzyme that makes them longer with healthy lifestyle.
Most importantly, studies show diet and exercise can help protect them.
The bottom line: Healthy habits may slow aging at the cellular level.
Play to Win
According to a new study, people who pay attention to detail live longer.
Such people make better choices and focus on stronger relationships and careers.
They are also conscious about health because health is the real wealth. If you are ill, you can’t enjoy the luxuries of life.
Make Friends
Friends are the real asset of life. They might help you to stay long. Multiple studies reveal a direct link between strong social ties and a longer life. So make the time to keep in touch.
Choose Friends Wisely
Having friends is a valuable addition, but choosing right and wise friends is also very important. So look for buddies with healthy lifestyles.
Your chances of becoming fat go up if you have a friend who adds extra pounds. Smoking also spreads through social ties, but quitting is also contagious.
Quit Smoking
It is said, “Smoking is a classy way to commit suicide.” But it is not that classy rather painful and brutal. Quitting smoking cam certainly strengthen life.
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A 50-year British study shows that quitting at age 30 could give you an entire decade. Kicking the habit at age 40, 50, or 60 can add 9, 6, or 3 years to your life, respectively.
Napping
A siesta is standard in many parts of the world, and now there’s scientific evidence that napping may help you live longer.
One study showed that those who had a regular snooze were 37% less likely to die from heart disease than those who rarely steal a few winks.
Researchers think naps might help your heart by keeping stress hormones down.
Follow a perfect Diet
Diet is very important when we talk about longevity. It’s rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, and fish.
The plan can also put a serious dent in your chances of getting metabolic syndrome — a mix of obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and other things that make you more likely to get heart disease and diabetes.
Eat Like an Okinawan
The people of Okinawa, Japan, once lived longer than any other group on Earth.
The region’s traditional diet is why. It’s high in green and yellow vegetables and low in calories.
Plus, some Okinawans made a habit of eating only 80% of the food on their plate.
Unfortunately, the younger generations have dropped the old ways and aren’t living as long.
Get Married
Married people live longer than their single friends.
Researchers say it’s due to the social and economic support that wedded bliss provides.
While a current union offers the greatest benefit, people who are divorced or widowed have lower death rates than those who’ve never tied the knot.
Lose Weight
Weight is your real enemy. If you’re overweight, losing weight can protect against diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions that take years off your life.
Belly fat is bad for you, so focus on deflating that spare tire. Eat more fiber and exercise regularly to whittle your middle.
Keep Moving
People who exercise live longer on average than those who don’t.
Regular physical activity lowers your chances of getting heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some forms of cancer, and depression.
It may even help you stay mentally sharp into old age.
Ten-minute spurts are fine, as long as they add up to about 2.5 hours of moderate exercise per week.
Drink in Moderation
Drinking alcohol is very harmful. Too much alcohol pads the belly, boosts blood pressure, and can cause a host of other health problems.
If you don’t drink, don’t start now! The risks outweigh the benefits when it comes to alcohol.
If you do drink alcohol limit yourself according to limits set by national guidelines (from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism-NIAAA). The limits are based on your sex and age.
