A recent study showed that 4 bad habits (smoking, drinking too much alcohol, avoiding exercise and not eating enough fruits and vegetables) can shorten life by as much as 12 years.
A few small changes can make life much better.
1. Don't overeat
Start leaving some food on your plate. The oldest Japanese people stop eating when they feel they are 80 percent full. Eating less food helps slow aging, because reducing calories reduces the production of the hormone T3, which slows down the metabolism and accelerates the aging process.
2. Enjoy ...sex
This is a fun way to get rid of an impressive number of calories - sometimes it's like jogging for 30 minutes. Regular sex will lower blood pressure, improve sleep, increase immunity and protect the heart.
3. Turn off the TV
Research conducted in 2010 proved that people who watched TV for 4 or more hours a day had a 46 percent higher chance of dying from any cause, as opposed to people who watched TV less than 2 hours a day.
4. Avoid the sun
Too much sun can cause skin cancer, wrinkles, and old-looking skin. He uses a cream with a protective factor (SPF 30 or more) every day.
5. Hang out
Without friends and family, the risk of heart disease increases. Loneliness causes inflammation, so in healthy people it can be as dangerous as high cholesterol or even smoking. In older people, loneliness often causes depression.
6. Drink in moderation
In small amounts, alcohol can be quite good for our body. Women who drink one drink a day, and men who drink two drinks, have a lower chance of getting heart disease.
7. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
We hear this all our lives, but most of us still don't eat the recommended daily amount of three servings. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and fibers that ward off almost all diseases, and antioxidants help reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging.
8. Train
Daily exercise is one of the best tips for longevity. A good workout has a positive effect on your heart, mind and metabolism. Moderate exercise, such as 30 minutes of running a day, can reduce the risk of various heart problems, reports Index.hr.
9. Leave the cigarettes
Avoiding cigarettes will add 6 to 8 years to your life. Smoking causes the appearance of early signs of aging, as well as an increased risk of lung diseases. You will achieve a lot even if you just reduce this unhealthy habit. Every hour of watching increases the risk of dying by 11 percent, and the risk of dying from heart disease by 18 percent.
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