Medical experts say that daily life routines and habits directly affect human health, which can be improved and prolong both health and life.
Experts agree that improving one’s lifestyle by eating well and getting regular exercise can add years to one’s life, while doing the opposite might shorten it and increase the risk of developing a variety of ailments. The average lifespan also rises.
Medical experts say that the idea that long life comes from ‘gene’ (Genetic) is completely wrong, determining the long or short period of life depends on the lifestyle and habits of a person.
Following some of the principles advised by experts is a surefire way to live a long and healthy life, so say those in the know.
Exercising on a daily basis
Newspaper and online readers likely already know that exercise is highly recommended. People who are more physically active and engage in regular exercise have a higher survival rate compared to their less active and less active counterparts.
Consume a balanced diet
According to doctors, eating well is crucial if you want to live a long life. Foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats, are highly recommended by nutritionists. Promotes robust immunity and lowers the danger of developing chronic illness.
Insufficient sleep
Medical experts say that at least 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep should be taken every night. Maintaining physical and mental health, boosting functional abilities, and extending life expectancy are all aided by restful and deep sleep.
Don’t let stress get the better of you
According to experts, mental and physical health deteriorates by taking small problems to the head. Constant worry and stress increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and mental illness.
The University of California has found that chronic worry is linked to a variety of health problems and can even lower one’s life expectancy.
Grow friendships
According to doctors and researchers, healthy, long-lived people are socially active, and loneliness is not only painful, but it can also become a disease of the soul.
Anxiety and depression sufferers who go for a walk and chat with a friend or like-minded person outside the house, among the sacred sceneries, report feeling more relaxed than those who smoked cigarettes.
Avoiding smoking
Avoidance of smoking or any form of tobacco use is very important, tobacco use not only invites cancer, heart diseases but also causes respiratory problems and overall shortens life expectancy.
According to the US National Institutes of Health, quitting smoking is one of the 8 best things you can do to live a healthy life.
Abstaining from intoxicating drinks
Medical professionals warn that drinking alcohol on a regular basis raises one’s risk of developing cancer.
Some research suggests that cutting back or quitting drinking can help prevent liver disease, cancer, and other alcohol-related diseases.
