Is it possible to extend human life expectancy? Scientists and longevity experts agree that today people can easily prolong their lives. Especially when it comes to the quality of human life. If a person is active and his life brings joy to him and others, a person can add even ten years to his lifespan. Today anti-aging medicine is rapidly developing. What is anti-aging? So far aging cannot be completely stopped. However, it is already possible to take preventive measures against unnatural, unhealthy, premature, and dysfunctional aging. Unfortunately, today most people still experience it. Keep that in mind, we are going to explore the most effective preventive measures that help slow down the aging process and enjoy a long, happy, and beautiful life.
Anti-aging Superfoods
Products that improve metabolism are blueberries, avocado, sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, and mushrooms. The majority of these products are NMN-rich foods. What is NMN? It is an organic molecule that is a precursor of the NAD+ molecule. NAD+ is one of the most abundant molecules in our organisms related to youth and longer lifespan. The greatest combined effect is obtained by eating more plant foods, whole grains, nuts, and less red and processed meat. Fruits have a positive effect on health. People who consume them in large numbers nourish their bodies with antioxidants. Antioxidants reduce the number of free radicals at the cellular level and slow down the senescence of cells. Fish and shrimps are also included in the list of products useful for healthy aging. It should be mentioned that sugar-sweetened beverages (carbonated drinks) and foods based on refined grains, such as white bread, should be avoided.
Exercise Makes You Look Younger
The American National Cancer Institute (NCI) also confirms that exercising every day can prolong your life. Any moderate exercise is suitable: walks in the fresh air, yoga, light workouts with weights, etc. Physical activity has been shown to help maintain healthy body weight, healthy bones, muscles, and joints, reduce stress, improve psychological well-being, and reduce the risk of many diseases, including some cancers. Also, it is a scientifically proven fact that exercise is beneficial for telomeres length. The telomeres are the ends of chromosomal human DNA, in other words, “caps” that protect our genetic material and determine processes related to aging. Telomeres shorten during a lifetime. If you move more, the longer your telomeres are and the longer you live.
Avoid Alcohol
The science is clear: alcohol has been shown to increase the risk of several types of cancer: breast, colon, and esophagus. On the contrary, by reducing the consumption of alcohol or completely abandoning it, it is possible to reduce the risk of cancer and many other dangerous diseases and prolong life expectancy.
Maintain A Healthy Body Weight
According to scientific findings, a normal body weight reduces the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and breast cancer. A person must maintain a normal weight throughout his life, which is 18.5-24.5 BMI.
Socialize, Volunteer, And Take Care Of Loved Ones
People are social beings. Even primitive types of humans lived in communities. Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara recommends spending more time with your loved ones. Communication, volunteering, and helping others reduce stress, and provide security, fellowship, and happiness. The more you smile and feel joyful, the longer you live.
Stop Smoking
Although it is not necessary to completely give up alcohol, if you want to live longer, it is worth giving up such a bad habit as smoking once and for all. The truth is that cigarettes cause lung cancer, bronchitis, emphysema, and heart diseases.
Late Pregnancy, Longer Life
Recently, scientists claim that women who give birth after 33 have a bigger chance to live longer than 95. The older you give birth to your last child, the bigger possibility for you as a mother to survive an unusually long life.
