17 factors that will help you live longer

Many scientists are struggling with the problem of how to prolong human life. Google even launched a project to study ways to slow down aging. But, of course, it will be a long time before the life of the average person is significantly increased. We offer you a list of factors that will help improve health and thereby prolong an active and happy life.

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1. Be rich

It's no secret that having a lot of money, you can afford good quality food, the best treatment and sports from qualified trainers. British scientists have found that wealthy people have higher levels of the hormone DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) than citizens with an average or low income. Thanks to this hormone, the risk of cardiovascular diseases is reduced, memory is improved and life expectancy is increased.

2. Spend more time with women

According to statistics, men who are surrounded by many women die later. By the way, due to the large number of women, a man increases the chance to find a suitable partner for marriage. And marriage, as has already been proven many times, improves and prolongs life.

3. Get Married

Men especially benefit from being married. Thanks to the analysis of 500 million men, it turned out that family men live 10 years longer than bachelors. Married women live, on average, only 4 years longer than unmarried women.

4. Ancestral Health

The study found that the grandchildren of rats fed fatty foods were 30% more likely to develop breast cancer. At the same time, the nutrition of grandchildren did not have a special effect on the statistics. So eat right for future generations.

5. Drink red wine.

Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, protects the body from aging, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

6. Have more sex

Among the 1,000 middle-aged men studied, those who had frequent orgasms had nearly twice the life expectancy of those who had irregular sex.

7. Use dental floss.

Surprisingly, flossing lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. This procedure helps prevent gum disease, which often leads to inflammation and infections that can allow harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

8. Sing more

Singers see fewer doctors, are less depressed, and feel healthier than those in the test group who don't sing. Singing releases endorphins, relieves stress, and provides mini-workouts for the heart, abdomen, back, and lungs.

9. Allow yourself to get angry.

Men who do not hide their anger are 50% less likely to die from heart disease.

10. Gain a little extra weight.

Scientists studied 11,000 adults for 12 years and found that those who were overweight had a 17% chance of dying less than those who had normal weight.

11. Do household chores.

Moderate exercise from housework is an effective form of breast cancer prevention.

12. Get a cat.

Cats relieve stress and anxiety, potentially reducing the risk of a heart attack by 30%. And it's not just cat love. Purring produces vibrations at frequencies that are used for pain relief, wound healing, and muscle growth.

13. Use the European menu.

The Mediterranean diet based on fruits, vegetables, nuts, meat and olive oil has already proven to be beneficial. People aged 55-80 who switched to this diet reduced their risk of heart disease and stroke by 30%.

14. Live in the city.

85% of American centenarians who crossed the threshold of 100 years lived in cities. This is due to the fact that the city has more opportunities for mental stimulation, more social support and more doctors who can provide medical assistance in time.

15. Get Vitamin D

This vitamin aids in the absorption of calcium and helps bones stay strong. Older adults who took calcium and vitamin D supplements were 9% less likely to die. Vitamin D can be obtained naturally through sun exposure and milk.

16. Live in Greece

The island of Ikaria in the Aegean Sea is the island of centenarians. Almost a third of the island's population is over 90 years old. Researchers suggest that such longevity is due to the way of life of its inhabitants. There are many mountains in Ikaria that force you to be physically active and eat healthy.

17. Run more

Just 2.5 hours of running per week increases life expectancy for women by 5.2 years and for men by 6.2. Running improves oxygen absorption, lowers blood pressure, prevents obesity and improves immunity.