10 features to test your ability to live longer
1 feel 5 years younger than actual age
One for the 500 aged 70 or older survey, feel younger than 5 years old, is an important factor in longevity. Jackie Smith, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, said: “feel young and healthy, will enhance optimism and confidence to overcome difficulties, help relieve stress, strengthen the immune system to reduce that risk.”
2, followed by the latest fashions
U.S. survey shows that many centenarians will e-mail, through a Google search lost friends,fallen earth chips, even online dating. The researchers noted that the latest technology will not only help the elderly to remain active in the intellectual, but also help to enhance social skills.
3, beginning menopause after age 52
Many studies show that menopause means the natural delay increasing life.
4, daily calorie intake of less
U.S. researchers found that daily calorie intake restricted to 1400 kcal and 2000 kcal person, heart function and 15 years younger than they are like those people.
5, pulse 15 seconds 15
Most people’s resting heart rate in the 60 to 100 times per minute, less heart rate, body more healthy. Cleveland Clinic Women’s Cardiovascular Center Director Leslie Dr. Cao said that the slower heart rate means the heart can be completed without too much hard work the task of pumping blood.
6, no snoring
A 18-year study found that normal life is heavy with sleep apnea syndrome patients 3 times.
7, flat belly after menopause
According to the American Institute on Aging study showed that the waist is too full of women facing the risk of death, he walks 20% higher.
8, high blood levels of vitamin D
Per milliliter of blood vitamin D levels should be at least 30 micrograms or more. Vitamin D not only can reduce osteoporosis, may reduce the risk of cancer, buy fallen earth chips,heart disease and infectious disease risk.
9, and good humor
Sweden to a new study, outgoing person with low probability of dementia is about 50% less susceptible to external pressure. This is related to low cortisol levels in the brain related. There are a number of measures to reduce cortisol levels, as usual meditation, drinking tea, napping.
10, running 40 minutes a day
California scientists on the runners and non-runners for up to 21 years of follow-up survey concluded: middle-aged man jogging 40 minutes a day to live longer and have stronger cognitive function.