6 habits that “prolong life” .. stick to it to live a longer life
Exercising, whether light, moderate or vigorous, and having good social relationships significantly reduce the risk of premature death.
Al Arabiya.net – Jamal Nazi
Posted on: August 21, 2023: 07:56 PM GST Last updated: August 21, 2023: 08:58 PM GST
Everyone wants to live a longer, happier life, hence a booming industry spearheaded by startups marketing their anti-aging products. But there is plenty of evidence that following simple habits can help you live a longer, healthier life.
According to Inc., adopting the following healthy lifestyles and habits at the age of 40 can add more than 20 years to a person’s life. It is also possible, when following these habits at the age of sixty, to add up to 18 years to a person’s age.
Playing sports
Compared to those who did not exercise, people who did exercise, whether light, moderate or vigorous, had a 46% reduction in the risk of death from any cause.
Non-smoking
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, quitting smoking reduces the risk of death and can add up to 10 years to life expectancy.
Anti stress
Reducing one’s stress level helps reduce the risk of early death by 22%. Finding ways to reduce stress is certainly difficult, but getting enough sleep can be a good start to reducing stress and anxiety and improving your mood.
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Follow a diet rich in plants
A person does not have to be a vegetarian, but they may need to eat more vegetables. A study found that people who followed a Mediterranean diet had a 21% lower risk of early death.
Get a good night’s sleep
According to scientific studies, people who sleep between seven and nine hours per night without long periods of wakefulness reduce their death rate from any cause by 18%. Other studies show that sleep deprivation makes it more difficult to complete an activity that requires multiple steps.
Enjoy positive social relationships
A scientific study found that having a few good friends reduces the risk of death by 5%. Results of a review of nearly 150 studies revealed that people with strong social ties had a 50% better chance of survival, regardless of age, gender, health status and cause of death, than those with weaker ties. According to the researchers, the health risks of having few friends were similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and more serious than obesity or lack of exercise in terms of reducing life.
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