Thursday, 26 June 2014

11 Secrets of Living Longer

11 Secrets of Living Longer 


Are there people who do not want to live longer? All would want it, though it may not know how. Here are 11 secrets of living longer that you can apply in your life.

thorough
A study in the '80s found that one of the best predictors of longevity is meticulous personality. The researchers (measured attribute is the attention to detail and persistence) found that conscientious people do more things to protect their health, and make choices that lead to a stronger relationship, and have a better career.

make friends
Be thankful if you have a lot of friends, because they help you live longer. Australian researchers found that people who have a lot of friends die 10 years longer than people who do his friends a bit.

Choose Friends Wisely
Not all friends have a positive impact on your life. Look for friends who make your life healthier. There was a study that showed that obesity can be socially contagious. Well, if you have a friend who is obese, 57 percent of you also have a chance of becoming obese. In addition to obesity, smoking habits can also be contagious.

siesta
Habits nap during the day (15-30 minutes) is very well done. A study involving 24,000 participants showed that people who often do siesta (nap), it is likely to die of heart disease 37 percent smaller. The researchers also agree, nap helps the heart keep stress hormones down.

married
Several studies showed that married people tend to live longer than single people. The reason is, because of the social and economic support.

Keep Moving
People who exercise, he said, would live longer than those who do not. According to dozens of studies, regular physical activity and eat more fiber not only effectively reduce belly fat, but it also reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, and depression. Exercise can even help you stay mentally sharp in your old age.

spiritual
Research shows people who attend religious services tend to live longer. In a study, people over the age of 65 years, it was engaged in religious services more than once a week. Strong social networks that develop in the service also contribute to give them health.

forgive
Requite have surprising physical health benefits. Chronic anger associated with decreased lung function, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. Forgiveness will reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and helps you breathe more easily. These benefits tend to increase with age.

Prioritize Sleep
Quality sleep reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mood disorders. In addition, to help you recover more quickly from illness.

Manage Stress
Dean Ornish, MD, has published research showing that lifestyle changes, including stress management not only helps prevent heart disease, but also stressful. Avoiding stress is not a good option for some people, but there are effective ways to control it. For example, with yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises.

Have Purpose
Hobbies and activities that have meaning to contribute to a long life. Japanese researchers found that men who lived without purpose prone to die from a stroke or a heart. Another study at Rush University Medical Center suggests, have a purpose in life may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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