HOW TO LIVE LONGER IN LIFE

1) QUIT SMOKING/ SAY NO TO SMOKE

Smoking is strongly linked to disease, Mental Illness and early death.
Mostly, people who smoke may lose up to 10-15 years of life and be 3 times more likely to die prematurely than those who never pick up a smoke.
A recent review states that quitting tobacco before age 40 will prevent almost all increased risks of death from smoking. Keep in mind that it’s never too late to quit.
One study reports that individuals who quit smoking by age 30 may prolong their lives by up to 9-10 years .
Furthermore, quitting smoking in your 60s may add up to 4 years to your life. In fact, quitting in your 80s may still provide benefits.
Smoking affects coronary arteries and lungs, and smokers also have increased rates of cancer and risk of stroke.

2) MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT AND DON’T EAT TOO MUCH CALORIE

The link between calorie intake and longevity currently generates a lot of interest.
Animal studies suggest that a 10–45% reduction in normal calorie intake may increase maximum lifespan.
Studies of human populations renowned for longevity also observe links between low calorie intake, an extended lifespan, and a lower likelihood of disease.
What’s more, calorie restriction or control may help reduce excess body weight and belly fat, both of which are associated with shorter lifespans.
That said, long-term calorie restriction is often unsustainable and can include negative side effects, such as increased hunger, low body temperature, and a diminished sex drive.
Always Remember to eat more Fruits e.g Apple, Carrot, Banana e.t.c

3) EXERCISE REGULARLY

We all knew or heard it many times before that regular exercise is good for you, and it can help you manage your weight.Aim for about 30-40 minutes of activity a day most days of the week.
But if you are like many People, you are busy, you sit most of the day at your job, and you haven’t yet changed your exercise habits.
The good news is that it’s never too late to start. You can start slowly even with your body weight doing Push ups, Planks, Squatting e.t.c, and find ways to fit more physical activity into your life.
To get the most benefit, you should try to get the recommended amount of physical activity for your age.
If you can do that, the payoff is that you will feel better, may help prevent or control many diseases, and Live longer.

4) BE HAPPY AND POSITIVE

Feeling happy can Immensely and absolutely increase your longevity .
In fact, Over 5 years study period confirmed that happier and positive individuals who prioritize their happiness had a 4% reduction in early death over Unhappy People who overthinks and over stresses.
A study of 180 Catholic nuns analyzed their self-reported levels of happiness when they first entered the monastery and later compared these levels to their longevity.
Those who felt happiest at 22 years of age were 2.5 times more likely to still be alive six decades later.
Finally, a review of 35 studies showed that happy people may live up to 20% longer than their less happy fellow.

5) EAT HEALTHY FOODS

A study By verified Doctors found that the healthiest people followed a Mediterranean-style diet.
Which means a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, tree nuts with healthy oils, fish (and less red meats), whole-grain carbs and olive oil for cooking.
Consuming a wide variety of plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and beans, may drastically reduce disease risk and promote longevity.
For example, many studies link a plant-rich diet to a lower risk of premature death, as well as a reduced risk of cancer, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, depression, and brain deterioration.
These effects are attributed to plant foods’ nutrients and antioxidants, which include polyphenols, carotenoids, folate, and vitamin C.
Accordingly, several studies link Fruits and Vegetable diets, which are naturally higher in plant foods, to a 13-15% lower risk of premature death.
The same studies also report a 29–52% lower risk of dying from cancer or heart, kidney, or hormone-related diseases.
All in all, eating plenty of plant foods is likely to benefit health and longevity.

6) GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Sleep is sometimes overlooked, but it plays a major role in healthy aging.
Several studies has found that the amount of sleep a person averages each night is associated with their risk of death from any cause, and that consistently getting good quality sleep can add several years to a person’s life.
Sleep appears to be especially important for brain health: A 2021 Research found that people who slept less than five hours a night had double the risk of developing dementia.Seven to nine hours is generally suggested