Consider the following: The average life rate increased by 30 years in the twentieth century, the largest increase in 5,000 years of human existence. And here's something else: Centenarians, people that live to be 100 years old aren't quite a rare breed any longer, with their numbers increasing by 51% between 1990 and 2000.
How will these huge jumps be explained? Health, schooling, and illness prevention and care are also prominent on the agenda, which is understandable. What you do not realize is that apparently insignificant daily activities, as well as past events, may have an impact on how long and well you survive.
1. You're the heart and soul of every gathering.
According to a new survey of more than 500 men and women aged 78 and older conducted by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, outgoing individuals are 50% less likely to experience dementia. Participants have mentioned that they do not get overwhelmed quickly.
Researchers believe their more robust brains are attributed to reduced amounts of cortisol, a "stress hormone" that has been shown to impede brain cell connectivity in experiments. Meditation, black tea, and naps are also scientifically proven approaches to lower cortisol levels.
2. You go on a 40-minute run every day.
Researchers in California discovered that middle-aged people who ran for around 5 hours a week lived longer and functioned stronger physically and cognitively as they grew older; the researchers followed runners and nonrunners for 21 years.
Aerobic training helps to maintain the immune system in good shape. And 20 minutes a day of any exercise that leaves you breathless will improve your fitness even though you don't want to run.
3. If you want raspberries in your oatmeal, this is the recipe for you.
According to a Netherlands report, most Americans consume 14 to 17 grams of fiber every day; adding only 10 grams reduces the chance of dying from heart failure by 17%. Dietary fiber aids weight reduction by lowering total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. One simple solution: You will get 12 g of fiber in only one meal by topping your oatmeal (12 cups dry has 4 g fiber) with 1 cup of raspberries (8 g).
4. You seem to be 13 years younger than you really are.
In a nationwide poll of more than 500 men and women aged 70 and over, this is what older people in good health said. Feeling young is related to improved health and longer existence. It will raise your immune system and reduce the chances of illness by increasing your confidence and determination to solve obstacles.
5. You're a techie who follows the latest patterns.
Learning to tweet or Skype helps keep brain cells youthful and safe. Many of the elderly in the United States write e-mails, look up missed buddies on Google, and also date online. According to researchers, staying connected to friends, families, and current affairs keeps us not just mentally sharp but also socially engaged: Stay connected to friends, family, and current events, and you remain vital and important.
6. After the age of 52, you begin menopause.
According to studies, naturally seeing it later in life will lead to a longer life span. women who go into menopause late have a far lower chance of cardiac disease.
7. Every calorie is counted by you
Men and women who restricted their daily calories to 1,400 to 2,000 calories (about 25% fewer calories than those who adopted a standard 2,000-to 3,000-calorie Western diet) had hearts that functioned like that of people 15 years younger. It's about having the most nutrition per calorie. Study participants avoided white bread, soda, and sweets in favor of fruits, whole wheat, fat-free milk, and lean meat. Your well-being will benefit if you cut out empty calories and consume more nutrient-dense foods. Go to prevention.com/caloriecalculator to figure out how many calories you need to keep a healthier weight.
8. Later in life, you had a kid.
According to a new University of Utah survey, if you get pregnant spontaneously after the age of 44, you're around 15% less likely to die every year after the age of 50 than your mates who had their kids before the age of 40.
If your ovaries are safe and you can have children at that age, that's a sign you have genes working to make you live longer.
9. In 15 seconds, the heart beats 15 times.
That's 60 beats per minute or the number of times stable heartbeats when at rest. Most people have resting heart rhythms of 60 to 100 beats per minute, but the lower the number, the better. A slower heartbeat ensures the heart doesn't have to pump too hard and can last longer.
10. You don't snore.
Snoring is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which throat tissue collapses and covers the airway, causing you to avoid breathing for a few seconds. This can happen 60 to 70 times every hour in serious situations.
High blood pressure, memory issues, weight gain, and exhaustion are also symptoms of sleep apnea. People without OSA were three times more likely to live longer than those with serious apnea. Consult the doctor for a referral to a sleep clinic whenever you snore and experience prolonged daytime drowsiness or mood swings.
11. During menopause, you have a (relatively) flat stomach.
Women who are too round in the center are 20% more likely to die younger (even if their BMI is normal). Since changing hormones allow most excess weight to settle in the center, it requires more work to maintain waistlines slim in midlife. Taking the following steps if your waist measures 35 inches or more (for males, 40 inches or more):
- Incorporate two to three 20-minute strength-training sessions into your routine workout to maintain lean muscle mass and boost metabolism.
- Consume seven regular portions of fruits and vegetables, which are high in disease-fighting antioxidants, as well as a daily serving of omega-3s to better reduce inflammation.
- Get 25% of your daily calories from healthier fats including monounsaturated fatty acids, which support your heart and can help you store fewer belly fat (44 g for a 1,600-calorie diet).
12. You get your vitamin D levels checked in your serum.
We require at least 30 nanograms of vitamin D per milliliter of blood for optimum disease safety. Nearly 80% of Americans may not have too many. Vitamin D not only helps bones fight osteoporosis, but it can also lower your risk of cancer, cardiac disease, and infection. You should take a regular vitamin to boost the numbers if required. Doctors will check the levels with a quick blood test, but you will need to be monitored on a regular basis because vitamin D becomes harmful at 100 to 150 ng/mL.
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