Everytime we hear
stories of people living up to 100 or even older motivates us to do the right
things now. So we can be that person that outlives everyone else. You’re
probably wondering what is the secret to live long.
If you want to beat
the odds,check out some of these habits to practice for a longer life.
Don’t Smoke : Thank
you Captain Obvious! Although all of us hear about this all the time, the value
of the advice stays the same as the first time you heard it. If you smoke you
can get lung,esophagus,kidney,bladder or stomach cancer! Smoking also increases
your risk of a heart attack. When you quit smoking,you add years to your life
because if you stop now,you can prevent
yourself from getting smoking realted diseases!
Drink In Moderation :
Drinking is very tempting, especially
when you walk down the wine aisle at your local grocery store. You see
all of these are great wines and your mind tells you to grab them all. Well,
drinking isn’t actually bad for you when you do it in moderation. According to
Health Magazine a study found in the journal of the America Cardiology suggests
that if you limit yourself to one glass
of red wine a day, it can actually improve your heart health, but drinking too
much can lead to heart failure.
Be Happy : Life can
get you down sometimes, but having a positive outlook can give you the gift of
longevity. A research study suggests that people who are happy tend to have 35%
less chance of passing away over a 5 year period. Just being happy positively
affects people who had chronic diseases as well. Exercise is a great activity
that makes you happy because it releases endorphins. Another way to be happy is
to look on the bright side of things. So show those pearly whites and be happy!
Get More Rest : This
sounds easier said than done. Busy lives get in the way of sleep. You have to
pack your kid’s lunch, take them to school, take a shower and actually have a
bite to eat really quick before you rush to off somewhere else. By the end of
the day you’re exhausted. Well,if exhaustion is calling your name just go to
sleep! About 7 to 8 hours of sleep should do the trick. When you have enough
sleep,you live a healthier life.
Exercise More : This
probably sounds familiar to all of us here. Incorporating exercise into your
lifestyle prevents diseases which gives you a longer life! Exercising tacks years onto our life,
especially when you’re over age 50. If you’re already active as you can
possibly can. Start by jogging to the store or going on a walk with ur friends.
The whole point is to move your body!
Eat Healthy : Foods
like fruits and vegetables are very important to eat. Dark leafy vegetables
like spinach and kale helps you to live longer. These leafy vegetables have
vitamin K and C in them which is vital for your body. Veggies and fruits also
ward off cancer. Fruits contains natural sugars,unlike the processed and
refined sugars that cause Type 2 diabetes. Fruits and Veggies prevent more an
20% of all types cancer which is second leading causes to death in the world.
So take the time out of your day to eat a bit healthier. Instead of eating a
breakfast sandwich at your local fast food restaurant, go for some eggs and
spinach instead.
Limit Your Time In
The Sun : Let’s be honest here. The sun feels good. Just laying on the beach in
your bikini makes you feel like you’re in heaven and the most enjoyable part of
vacation is sitting in the sun with your book in hand,soaking up the moment. We
all need some vitamin D, but too much sun exposure can increase your chance to
get skin cancer. The hours between 10am and 4pm are the most dangerous times to
be in the sun because that’s when the sun’s ultraviolet rays damage the most.
Keep in mind that skin cancer is very preventable. In fact it’s the most preventable
type of cancer out there. Make sure you don’t forget to prevent it by using a
sunscreen and umbrella before going out. Just making the little changes to live
long really makes a difference. You want to do everything you can now so you
can be the healthiest you can be later… What’s your reason for taking care of
yourself to ensure longevity? J
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