Signs and secrets to longevity- How to live to 100 (Part I)

Here are some facts on latest science research for longevity that shows surprising signs and tips on how to get in tune.

-Body types

Having a relatively flat belly after menopause is linked to longevity. According to National Institute on Aging, women who are round in the middle are more likely to die sooner.

Try to do workouts for at least 20 mins per training sessions to rev up our metabolism. Eating daily servings of vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids can lessen your fat storage as well as decrease risk of heart ailments.

If you are a healthy weight teenage during your teenage period. When you are overweight as a teenager, the risks of developing diabetes during adulthood has a likelihood to increase. With diabetes, adults are more likely to develop heart diseases,

-Eating Habits

If you love to eat your oatmeal with raspberries, there is a good chance of improving your health. Reduce your risk of dying from heart ailments by eating more fibers in your diet. Dietary fibers help reduce LDL cholesterol.

Being aware of your calorie intakes, if you try to check on your calorie count and try to limit your daily calorie-intakes from 1400 to 2000 in your everyday diet can help in longevity process.

You should love tea for your drinks. Both green and black tea contains catechins that help the blood vessels to relax and protect the heart.

You drink colas or you try to skip them every day even in your diet. It was observed by scientists  in Boston that drinking of colas everyday doubles the risk of metabolic syndromes that can cause hypertension, insulin levels elevates, causes excessive fat that increases roundness in the waist, paving the way for the risks of heart  ailment risk and diabetes.

You love to eat purple foods like blueberries, grapes and red wine. These foods and drinks are rich in polyphenols, a compound that reduces the risk of heart disease and may protect you against Alzheimer’s disease. They keep the blood vessels and arteries flexible and healthy.

Eating 1 or more cups of blueberries are linked to the improvement of communication between brain cells, which enhances the brain memory to function well.

-Exercise Routines

If you run about 40 mins a day, you are giving your health a boost. Studies found that middle-aged people who run about 5 hrs per week are able to live longer than their counterparts. They function much better physically and cognitively even as they get older.

Aerobic exercise keeps the immune system healthy and young – even just a 20 min of activity a day that makes you breathless could boost your health.

You would rather walk than drive. People who walk about 30 minutes per day are more likely to live longer than those who walk less.

You don’t rely on house help or you don’t have a housekeeper. When you are vacuuming or mopping floors, washing the windows can help burn more calories, lowering death risks by 35%.

-Personality

Outgoing persons are 50% less likely to develop dementia. They are not easily immune to stress, their brains have lower levels of cortisol or “stress hormones”. To cut cortisol levels, a person is advised to take a nap, try meditation or sip black tea.

If you are a flourisher or you have a positive outlook in life, a sense of purpose is a healthier integral in having longevity outcome.

You try to embrace challenged like those who consider themselves self-disciplined, organized and an achiever have lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s than the less conscientious ones. So, try to set goals and challenges for yourself and try to meet them by certain times.