Tips to Slow Down Aging

Tips to Slow Down Aging

(Yogiapproved.com) Despite how hard we wish for it, there isn’t a magic formula to stop us from aging. However, when it comes to how to live longer and how to live a long life in general, there are things you can do to increase longevity. According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, there are numerous low-risk lifestyle factors that contribute to longevity. Researchers looked at people who lived without chronic health conditions – specifically, diabetes, cardiovasdisease, and cancer – and what habits they had in common. Based on their findings, they discovered five tips to live a longer, healthier life.

1. Make Smart Choices
Make smart choices when it comes to not smoking, limiting your alcohol consumption, and eating healthy. When it comes to bad habits, smoking is at the top of the list. Did you know smoking kills more Americans each year than car accidents, drugs, and guns put together? In fact, 33% of cancer-related deaths are caused by smoking cigarettes. We’re well aware that drinking too much can lead to a long list of health issues. Aim to limit your sugar intake for both food and drinks.

2. Spend Time Around Animals
Nothing puts a smile on our faces quite like our furry friends do. It doesn’t matter how stressed you are when you leave the office, being greeted by your pet after a long day at work immediately lifts your spirit and improves your mood. Science confirms the many benefits of having pets or simply being around animals. In fact, the simple act of petting an animal stimulates a relaxation response by decreasing levels of cortisol and lowering blood pressure. To alleviate stress and anxiety, therapy dogs are often used in hospitals and nursing homes.

3. Exercise Consistently and Maintain a Healthy Weight
When it comes to how to live longer, one of the most effective ways to increase longevity is to exercise on a regular basis. And here’s the even better news: It’s never too late to start. According to one study, exercise will increase longevity “regardless of past activity levels.” In research published in the International Journal of Stroke, people who became physically fit between the ages of 40 to 59 cut their risk of a potentially fatal stroke by 50% whereas those who went from fit to unfit later in life doubled their risk.

4. Travel
Who doesn’t love going on vacation? While many of us are aware that traveling is good for the mind, body, and soul, we don’t know the science behind it. As it turns out, there are quite a few health benefits. According to one study, a four-day “long weekend” vacation improved well-being, recovery, strain, and perceived stress for up to 45 days later.! Traveling can even decrease your risk of heart disease and boost cognitive health. Research shows people who travel once per year were less likely to have a heart attack or develop heart disease.

5. Have More Sex
Science shows that getting frisky between the sheets also leads to a longer and healthier life. Not only do the hormones released during sex strengthen your immune system, they can even help decrease pain, and reduce the risk of heart disease. These sex hormones (like oxytocin) also promote emotional bonding, which is crucial for long-term well-being. How’s that for how to live longer?