Since ancient times, the best minds of mankind have sought to find the elixir of youth. Continue these studies and modern scholars. Thanks to the development of modern science, life expectancy has increased substantially.
As US scientists claim live up to 100 years It is realistic, important to develop good habits that affect the life expectancy.
According to them, those who adhere to these principles in the average prolong your life by 12-14 years and be healthier in old age.
Scientists from Harvard analyzed which aspects of a healthy lifestyle most impact on life expectancy human and identified five of the most important:
- healthy eating;
- regular moderate physical activity;
- to give up smoking;
- control their weight;
- moderation in alcohol consumption.
In the journal Circulation, scientists published the results of the analysis of two long-term studies "Investigation of health status Nurses »(Nurses' Health Study) and" follow-up study of health professionals »(Health Professionals Follow-up Study).
They were attended by 123 219 health professionals who regularly pass medical examinations for 30 years. 42,167 died during that period. Scientists have studied the link between their habits and life expectancy.
Male centenarians on average drink no more than 30 g of ethanol per day, women - '15 Eat a healthy diet, not smoking, and about 30 minutes a day on physical activity.
Also, all the centenarians body mass index It does not go beyond the norm.
The life expectancy of those who adhered to all these principles had been 87 years for men and 93 for women.
I would also like to add that another important component of longevity scientists and psychologists unanimously consider life satisfaction: that is, the ability to enjoy what you have and not worry nothing. Health and longevity for you and your loved ones!
Also be sure to ask about as the desire to live affects the life expectancy
