I recently ran across an article that outlined 50 great ways to help us live longer. This includes a wide range of health advice that is backed by a scientific or government study that reveals new insight into what helps or hinders human longevity. Genetics do account for about 25% of the longevity and the rest is up to us.
Consider extra vitamin D intake, but not too much. Ask your doctor for intake. Get regular blood work levels.
Cut back on regular use of painkillers as ibuprofen and naproxen that are
included in Advil, Motrin and Aleve that may raise your heart risks.
Hit that bed and get 6+ hours of sleep. Less doubles your risks of illness. A Duke University study shows that frequent sex is a significant predictor of longevity; so don’t go right to sleep!
You won’t die from eating under-ripe produce, but try that ripened fruit also.
Yes to that extra cup of coffee as it does more than help you wake up.
Frozen is fine, so eat that balanced diet when fresh isn’t available.
Green tea has proven longevity because of the powerful antioxidants.
Don’t use that sugar as it boosts blood sugar and can play havoc with your heart.
Get out those whole grains with 3+ servings a day and cut death rate by 20%.
Spice it up with that hot chili pepper that can add years to your life.
Drink whole milk as this might give you a 50% lower risk of diabetes.
Add water to keep adequately hydrated and keep urine a light color
Be food safe from poisoning. Keep the kitchen clean and wash your hands.
If you want to reach 100, put the fork down and eat less!
Don’t forget those veggies!
Eat like the Greeks with fruits, veggies, olive oil, fish and nuts.
Live like the Amish and adapt their healthy lifestyles and eating habits.
Drink less of alcohol as it leads to a shorter life span.
Saving your pennies might also help you live longer; up to 15 years.
Consider moving to California, NY or Vermont. Low-Income people tend to
live the longest in these states.
Viewing an awesome experience as Grand Canyon or Beethoven’s 9 th helps.
Go nuts with that daily handful of nuts, or at least 5 times a week.
Find your purpose in life; it will help you live longer by doing something useful.
Embrace your faith and attend those religious services every week.
Take time off work for that vacation. Not taking it could be a deadly risk.
Consider mountain life with higher altitudes.
A friend with 4 legs does wonder for your mental and physical health.
Those laughter cat videos help to reduce stress and boost the immune system.
Keep yourself social as loneliness increases the risk of early death by 45%.
Watching those grandkids can lower your risk by 1/3.
Do everything you can to stay out of that hospital and avoid their mistakes.
Monitor yourself and don’t wait for that annual checkup.
Visit the hardware store for detectors for Carbon monoxide, radon and lead.
Toss that rug and avoid the top risk for falls.
Practice the home fire drills.
Patients receiving care from a female doctor were more likely to survive.
Make peace with family and get rid of that stress and small stuff.
Take those stairs at every opportunity, in and out of the home.
Avoid traffic accidents by avoiding those techy car distractions.
Drive less after 70 as more accidents occur for those after that age.
Walk, not drive when possible.
Stay safe while walking or jogging.
Walk a little faster for more benefits.
Fidgeting is good. Sitting increases your risk of dying by 30%.
Read the AARP Bulletin and keep up to day on health info!