You’re doing all the right things
(while avoiding the wrong habits). Your ancestors lived long, full lives. That
should be enough to ensure you live longer, right? You would be wrong.
If genes were a primary factor in
longevity, a set of twins would live to approximately the same age. Results
show a dramatic difference in life span between siblings, The evidence shows
that genes don’t play as significant a role as was thought. Lifestyle, diet, mental
attitude
and spiritual disposition play the biggest roles in longevity
In some families, at least fifty percent of
centenarians have first-degree relatives or grandparents who reached this
milestone. You can't control genetics, but there are plenty of things you can
do to increase the probability of living to a good age now matter how long that
happens to be. Here is your list:
·
Be optimistic by handling stress well. (Laugh often.)
· Be patient.
· Do all that is involved with marriage.
·
Drink responsibly (and in moderation).
·
Eat the super food,
blueberries.
· Get enough quality sleep.
·
Get
out of your comfort zone.
·
Give
back to those in need (volunteer).
·
Have (or get) a pet.
·
Go often to a house of worship (or a small community Bible group).
·
Have a regular medical
checkup.
· Maintain your attitude.
· Maintain your attitude.
·
Keep your mind and body active.
·
Live a healthy lifestyle.
·
Avoid smoking.
·
Munch on nuts.
· Pursue your passions.
· Socialize with others physically in-person.
· Pursue your passions.
· Socialize with others physically in-person.
· Take a daily multivitamin.
· Daily oral care (including the important function of flossing).
· Take more vacations.
·
Take your assigned breaks at
work.[i]
“Most of the different types of cells in our body die and are
replaced every few weeks or months. However, neurons, the primary cell of the
nervous system, do not multiply (for the most part) after we are born. That
means that the majority of the neurons in your brain today are as old as you
are. This longevity of the neurons partially accounts for why we feel pretty
much the same on the inside at the age of 10 as we do at age 30 or 77.” (Jill Bolte
Taylor)
[i] Sources used:
·
“10 Top Ways to Increase your Life
Expectancy” by James Timpson
“20 Tips to Increase Your Longevity” bAnne Bokma
· “7 Easy Ways To Add Years To Your Life”
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/20/live-longer_n_4261281.html)
·
“Live
Longer, Live With Purpose” by SeniorsGuideOnline.com
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