Monday, February 1, 2010

10 Characteristics of test you live longer

1. Feel 13 years younger than actual age. One for the 500 aged 70 or older survey, she felt 13 years younger than actual age, is an important factor in longevity. Jackie Smith, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, said: "self-feeling young and healthy, would enhance the optimism and confidence to overcome difficulties and help reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, to reduce that risk."

2. Followed the latest fashions. U.S. survey shows that many centenarians will e-mail, through a Google search lost contact with friends, and even online dating. The researchers pointed out that the latest technology will not only help the elderly remain active mentally, but also help to strengthen social skills.

3. Menopausal period beginning after the age of 52. A number of studies have shown that the delay implies a natural menopause increased life.

4. Daily calorie intake low. 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.

5. Pulse of 15 seconds 15 times.

The vast majority of people resting heart rate of 60 ~ 100 times per minute, heart rate less, the 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. Do not snore.

One lasted 18 years, studies have found that normal life is heavy with sleep apnea syndrome in patients 3 times.

7. Menopausal abdomen flat.

According to a study by the U.S. National Institute on Aging shows that the waist is too plump women face the risk of death, he walks very higher than 20%.

8. The blood levels of vitamin D higher.

Per milliliter of blood levels of vitamin D should be at least maintained at or above 30 micrograms. Vitamin D not only can reduce osteoporosis, may also reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and infectious disease risk.

9. Cheerful personality.

Sweden, a new study shows bright and cheerful disposition are the low probability of dementia is about 50% less susceptible to external pressure. This is related to the brain related to low cortisol levels. There are a number of measures to reduce cortisol levels, as usual meditation, drinking tea, sleeping too.

10. Jogging 40 minutes a day.

California scientists in the runners and non-runners for up to 21 years of follow-up investigation concluded that: middle-aged man jogging 40 minutes a day longer life, cognitive function is also stronger.

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