When it comes to longevity, don't take shortcuts. Many people always think that there is a secret to longevity. They think that there is a so-called ancestral secret recipe for longevity, and that they can live forever by taking some Chinese medicine or health products every day. Little do they know that this understanding is completely wrong.
Is there any secret to longevity? How can we live longer? That is to maintain good living habits, which has been recognized internationally. This is the quickest, most scientific and most reliable way to live longer.
As a doctor, I want to remind everyone that 4 of the 10 internationally recognized longevity characteristics are amazing. How many do you have?
First, people who always maintain an optimistic attitude are more likely to live longer
Character determines destiny, and mentality determines everything
If a person has a bad mentality, his mood will become very bad. If he is always troubled by bad emotions, his endocrine system is prone to disorder and his immunity is prone to decline. Many diseases are formed in long-term anger or depression.
If you look at those long-lived elderly people who can live to the age of eighty or ninety, they see everything as light and peaceful, but they don’t know that it is this optimistic and open-minded mentality that is the key to longevity.
Second, never let your brain idle
Many people are unwilling to use their brains after retirement. In their opinion, since they are retired, they should have a good rest and relax. At this time, they should not work or study anymore.
But everyone should remember that a person’s brain will not be damaged if used, but it is easy to be damaged if idle. Only by insisting on learning can the brain be in a more active state and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Third, stay away from obesity
If you can’t control your weight, or you are obese for a long time, it is often difficult to live a long life.
The more overweight a person is, the more likely he or she is to suffer from high blood lipids, high blood pressure, diabetes and gout. In addition, the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer is also very high. Can you still live long if you suffer from one or more of these diseases?
Fourth, strong hands
If you are weak, then this indicates that your body is very weak. Strong hands are not only about good arm muscle strength, but also an important reminder of health.
Fifth, walk steadily, have good posture and fast pace
We often use the four words "walking with wind" to describe a person's health. If a person walks very slowly, walks in a very unstable way, and walks as if he or she has lost balance or even has no center of gravity, then we should be alert to the arrival of disease.
A healthy and long-lived person often walks steadily, has good posture and fast pace.
Sixth, chew your food slowly
If you always eat in a hurry, then I want to tell you that this is definitely not a good habit. Eating in a hurry will only increase the burden on your stomach and intestines. Over time, your stomach and intestines will definitely be overwhelmed. When we eat, chewing slowly can not only taste the food, but also promote the secretion of gastric acid, which is more conducive to the digestion and absorption of food.
Seventh, blood pressure is within the normal range
The incidence rate of patients with hypertension is very high. What is more terrible is that a series of chronic complications caused by hypertension, including the impact on the brain, heart and kidneys, are often irreversible.
If your blood pressure is good, it means that you have a lower risk of these diseases, which is obviously good for your health.
Eighth, maintain a regular work and rest schedule
Maintain a regular work and rest schedule, be sure to go to bed early and get up early, and never develop the bad habit of staying up late for a long time. Staying up late will only reduce your immunity and make your endocrine system more disordered. Over time, it is easy for all kinds of diseases to find you.
Ninth, often participate in social activities
If a person does not have any social activities, then he must be very lonely. If a person is in a lonely atmosphere for a long time and does not communicate with others, then the brain will become more and more dull, and over time, diseases are easy to find.
Tenth, maintain a balanced diet
If you cannot maintain a balanced diet, the direct consequence is malnutrition. If a person is malnourished, it is almost difficult to live a long life.
