Health Habits To Give You A Longer-Lasting Life
According to a study released last week, there might be a way to add at least a decade to your lifespan. According to this study, if women can follow five health habits, then they can add up to 14 additional years to their lifespan. As for men, if they follow these habits, then they can expect to add 12 more years. So what could these 5 habits be that can grant us a whole decade of extra life? The five healthy habits that we can all do in order to gain those extra years include the following: never smoking, maintaining a healthy body-mass index, keeping up moderate to vigorous exercise, not drinking too much alcohol, and eating a healthy diet. If you have read previous health habit articles, you would have probably seen a few of these habit’s listed.
Quit Smoking
Never smoking is a habit that most people would agree that it’s not good for you. Without smoking, many people are actually less stressed, which they confuse with nicotine withdrawal. It also improves your sense of smell and taste. Moreover, smoking has been the cause of rapid aging and wrinkles. Lastly, the chances of lung cancer increase when you smoke.
Correct Diet and Moderate Drinking
Having the correct diet has many important effects on your body, such as providing you with energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins, and minerals to live, grow, and function properly. Since a lack of nutrition can cause death, illness, and undernourishment, it’s important to be on the right type of diet so that your body receives the best possible nutrients daily. As for alcohol, drinking in moderation actually has many health benefits. It reduces the risk of developing heart disease, reduces your risk of ischemic stroke, and reduces the risk of diabetes. One drink a day or two is perfectly fine; just don’t abuse it.
Maintaining Body Mass And Exercise
Maintaining your body mass is increasingly important, especially as you begin to age. Your muscles help keep your metabolic system intact, which helps fight obesity and cardiovascular disease while keeping your metabolism and hormone levels high. Exercise also helps keep a healthy body weight and lowers the risk of certain diseases, such as obesity, and it makes you feel better overall. Additionally, working out makes stronger bones, muscles, and joints while lowering the risk of osteoporosis. Exercise also provides a healthier state of mind and only requires 30 minutes a day.
If you are able to keep these healthy habits in mind you can add extra years to your life. For more information on healthy habits, give us a call or leave a comment on the article below.
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