Longevity is affected by factors such as what we eat, and what we do. These are simple steps but a core guide to add up years to your lifespan.
History proves how simple behavioral aspects add years to our lifespan. In the 20th century, life expectancy rose by 30 years. It is the greatest known increase in lifespan throughout the latest 5,000 years of human existence. People are now paving their way into a three-digit age. Centenarians are an increasingly growing segment of the population.
There are many contributive factors to this lifespan evolution. Improvements in education, health, treatments and prevention measures amidst dozens of other changes have altered our way of living. It has changed our habits from that of the past. These new habits (Life style and eating habits) are influencing our survival abilities and enabling people to live far many more years than in preceding centuries.
Precautions Should be Taken At An Early Age
A research published in the Journal of Pediatrics examined 137 African Americans during a span of 28 years, the individuals were scrutinized from birth up to the age of 28 years. It was found that children who were obese at the age of 14 had a much higher risk to develop type 2 diabetes later in life. An individual who suffers from diabetes has a much higher chance to experience heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, the risk of diabetic individuals is as much as 2 to 4 times higher than those who do not have diabetes.
The National Institute of Aging Study reported that women who have a relatively flat belly after their menopause are likely to live longer. In other words, the research stated that women who are rounder in the middle of their belly have a 20 percent higher risk to die earlier than those who have a flat belly. It is hard to keep the waists trim in the midlife; this is so because of altering hormones that are often responsible for the extra weight that is accumulated in the middle of the belly.
Moreover, longevity research has defined a list of aspects that address the waists dilemma related to longevity potentials. For example, if a woman’s waist is 35 inches or more, or for man, 40 inch or more, certain steps can be taken to curb it.
1. Performing three sessions of 20 minutes of strength training, per week will ensure that muscle mass remains lean. It will also act positively to our metabolism and other health aspects.
2. Omega-3 which, is present in salmon, flaxseed and walnuts, should be consumed to reinforce the immune system in fighting inflammation. Moreover, consuming a total of seven fruits and vegetables per day, having antioxidants effects can help to combat diseases.
3. Assure that at least 25 percent of your daily in take of calories comes from healthy fats. It can be monounsaturated fatty acids, which is healthy for your heart and may prevent fats to be stored in the belly.
Source: Prevention
http://www.prevention.com/surprisingsignsto100/list/2.shtml
Anti Aging, Gerontology, Health And Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity
Mon, Mar 8, 2010
Anti Aging, Gerontology, Health And Aging, Lifestyle, Longevity