Every year as life expectancy tends to rise; an average woman is expected to live for 79.9 years and a man living up to 75. You can use the following tips and set higher expectations to live a few additional years.
Laugh often
Did you know that a good laugh is equal to a mini workout? Dr. William Fry, a reputed cardiologist says Laughing at 100 to 200 times can be the same as rowing or jogging for ten minutes. Research shows the level of stress hormones reducing while heightening the antibodies and killer cells’ activity in our bodies.
Early to bed!
Your life expectancy may be reduced if you sleep for more than eight hours at night. A study done by the Archives of General Psychiatry revealed that people live longer when they got only 6 to 7 hours sleep. A noteworthy death rate was shown in people who slept for less than 4 hours and for people who slept for more than 8 hours a night.
Have a happy married life
Men and woman who are happily married for a long time can have a greater life expectancy. However, the risk of premature death is likely to happen with people who divorce and get remarried. A study carried out by the Health Psychology Journal says so.
Walking, Running and jumping is good
Dr. Ken Cooper, the founder of the Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research says that, the development of coronary heart disease is 40 percent less for a fit woman in comparison to an unfit one. People in the lower 20 percent of fitness are prone to die. They are three times more likely to die early in comparison to those who are fitter.
Having sex is having long life
A healthy sex life can make couples seem seven years younger than others who don’t have. This is what Dr. David says at the Weeks of Scotland’s Royal Edinburgh Hospital. This is because stress is reduced by sex and leads to better sleep with greater contentment.
Living the Country life
It was revealed that people living in cities have a lower life expectancy in comparison to those who live in rural areas. The UK Office for National Statistics has revealed that woman living in the city of Manchester, England live until an average of 76 years while a woman living in West Somerset go on to an average of 84. The Medical and dental School of Tokyo, Japan revealed that people who live in green and open spaces, although living in cities are prone to live longer than those living with the concrete surrounding them.
Body weight matters
One of the main causes that increase the risk of stroke and heart decease, speeding the ageing process, also cancers in the womb, colon, breast, gall bladder and ovaries is over eating. If you can reduce your body’s weight by 10 pounds, you can reduce your risk of heart decease, according to what the American Heart Association.
More children
A study done in the psychology of aging revealed that women who have more children, have an extended life expectancy. The reason for this could be that they get more contact and support from their children and grandchildren as they grow older.
Part 2: 9 to 21 Tips On How To Lilve Longer
Source: Ivillage
Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Anti Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity