Maintain healthy lifestyle

We all admire people who tend to get better with age, just like a fine wine! Aging gracefully is an art which anyone can master. All it needs is a bit of persistence and care and the enthusiasm to live healthily.

We might not be born with great genes, but we can always modify our lifestyle and add years to our lifespan. Here are a few simple tricks that we all can adapt and boost our life quality flawlessly.

Tea is said to be packed with useful antioxidants that help your body fight against premature aging, heart disease, and cancer.

If a study is to be believed, it was found that people who consumed a moderate amount of tea daily lived longer than those who didn’t.

  • Make it a point to exercise daily

We have read about the importance of exercising daily time and again. This is simply because regular exercise keeps you away from many diseases, maintains blood pressure, heart rate and obesity. As per a research, 7.5 hours of exercise a week reduces the chances of premature death significantly.

  • Find some good mates you can rely upon

Friends and fun go hand in hand. Good friends relieve your stress and make you feel happy and contented. Thus, it is highly recommended to be social as this not only relaxes your mind but also decreases death rate, maintains blood pressure and enhance your heart health, and can even reduce the chances of breast cancer in ladies.

  • Take vital supplements

Add the essential amino acids, vitamins like B12, calcium, iron and folic acid to your diet so as to boost your immune system. Studies have shown that vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to memory loss, while deficiency of calcium can cause osteoporosis. Further, the deficiency of folic acid increases the risk of colon cancer. So, make sure that you are meeting the daily nutritional needs of your body with the help of a balanced diet. Or, alternatively, extract the required nutrients through vitamin supplements.

  • Have a balanced diet

A balanced diet keeps your brain healthy. Our brain needs a wide amount of nutrients in order to function properly. It is highly recommended to avoid consuming saturated fats generally present in fried foods and pastries as this enhances the chances of dementia. Instead, you should go for healthy fats found in fish, antioxidants found in tomato, beans, nuts berries, and oranges.

  • Never compromise on sleep

A good night’s sleep goes a long way in determining your health. You should always try to get good eight hours of sleep.

If possible, you should go to bed an hour earlier. This would keep you away from heart disease and depression.

  • Keep 15 minutes aside for meditation

Stress and depression are the worst enemies of a healthy life. So, practice meditation to keep both the things away from you. Meditation not only keeps your brain healthy but repairs it as well. Meditation also keeps you away from chronic disease like anxiety, chronic pain, and diabetes. Further, it is also known to enhance memory and reasoning skills.

  • Make fruits and green vegetables a regular part of your diet

Fruits and vegetables have essential nutrients, proteins, vitamins and lots of fiber in them. These help to maintain a calculated weight and also prevent obesity. Try to eat as many fiber-rich fruits as you can. However, if you don’t like eating fruits, it is highly recommended to drink juices.

  • Check your salt intake

Salt is the main cause of high blood pressure and death from stroke, dementia and memory loss. Try to restrict your salt intake to 6-7 gram per day. If not possible, try to purchase low sodium salts from the market. This will help you to maintain the blood pressure.

  • Have faith and be religious

Believe us or not, more than 1000 studies have suggested that people, who have a firm faith for something, tend to live longer than those who don’t. This is because your faith keeps the stress away and add years to your life.

Thus, try to have a faith in something, and visit a religious place once a week to release your stress.

  • Drink plenty of water

Water is the basis of everything. It not only flushes the internal organs of the body but also boosts your lifespan by cutting down extra fats from your body.

It is highly recommended to consume at least 10-12 glasses of water every day so as to minimize the risk of bladder and colon cancer. Proper water intake also keeps your kidneys healthy.

  • Learn about your family health

It’s an important aspect to be monitored. The long life of your parents and grandparents doesn’t mean that you will also have a longer life too. Stem cells of the body destroy at a very faster rate, so it is important to track your family’s history and be aware of the chronic or the genetic diseases that you might have.

  • Avoid eating too much

Overeating is the main cause of obesity and aging process. Eat until hungry and put a stop when you are 80% full. This will not only limit the calories but will also slow down the aging process.

  • Follow a laughter therapy

Laughter is the medicine of each and every disease. Look the world with an optimistic view and a carefree perspective. Hang out with friends, join a group exercise and watch comedy shows to keep yourself tension and stress-free.

  • Avoid smoking

Needless to say, smoking is one of the biggest enemies of your health. It not only damages your lungs but also takes you towards addiction and damages the mental state of your mind. There are many alternatives to kick the smoking habit that bring you closer to life. You might switch to vaping or use nicotine modifiers. Further, you can also ask your doctor to prescribe some medicines which would help you in controlling the craving for smoking.

  • Have self-confidence

Have self-control and believe in yourself. Make up your mind that you can achieve goals despite all the hardships. A study has shown that about 30% people who have a belief that they are living for a cause have a lower rate of cognitive decline.

In Closing…

So, enjoy your life to the most as it is the most beautiful gift of God. Do not abuse it with unnecessary food and lifestyle. Do not take your good health for granted. Take proper care of your body, and adopt the tips mentioned to attain a healthier life!

How do you take care of your life? Do let us know in the comments.

About The Author:

Lynda Arbon is a passionate and enthusiastic health blogger. She likes keeping herself updated with the health trends and blogs. Her favorite past time is learning history and solving crossword puzzles.

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