Hey there, health freaks.
Did you know the current lifespan for the average American is 78 years?
Many factors are affecting your longevity.
This includes gender, genetics, mental health and lifestyle.
There are several activities you can take part in that increase your lifespan significantly.
Let’s talk about 6 Lifestyle Changes That Will Help You Live Longer…
Should I quit smoking?
How about cutting my alcohol intake?
How long should my daily exercise be?
Wait…
Tennis can actually make a difference?
We’re talking all that AND more…
Quit Smoking
Cutting your nicotine intake will definitely add years to your life.
As of 2018, 14 out of every 100 American adults smoked cigarettes.
This counts for over 34 million people.
1 in 5 preventable deaths are brought on by smoking.
So it’s safe to say, breaking the habit will buy you more time on Earth.
Smoking causes a number of health issues including heart & lung disease, cancer, eye disease,
respiratory problems, osteoporosis and diabetes.
The driving force behind cigarette addiction is nicotine.
This is the actual drug found within tobacco.
Shaking nicotine is not an easy task.
Withdrawal symptoms include nausea, fatigue, depression and headaches.
Even if you’re not experiencing withdrawal, you will have some really intense cravings.
But trust me, it’s worth it.
Life expectancy for smokers is typically 10 years shorter than those of non-smokers.
It’s said that quitting smoking before age 40 reduces your risk of dying by 90%.
Seriously, 10 years after quitting, your risk of lung cancer is half of someone who is still
on tobacco.
15 years after you quit, you have the same chance of developing heart disease as a regular
non-smoker.
So if you’d like a better chance at living 10 years longer, put down the cancer sticks.
Play Tennis
Many of you have probably never touched a tennis racket.
This is why it may come as a surprise that the sport can actually add a decade to your
life.
Sports are shown to increase a person’s longevity.
A study published in 2018 focused on 8500 people over the span of 25 years to see the
effects playing sports had on their life expectancy.
In the end, tennis showed the most significant increase in longevity with 9.7 years.
So what makes tennis so effective?
Afterall, you’re simply hitting a ball back and forth.
If you think that’s all there is to it, you’ve got another thing coming.
Tennis is a highly demanding activity.
One that requires your attention both physically and mentally.
Even if you’re a terrible player, the benefits are endless.
Tennis can lower your blood pressure, and help to maintain a proper heart rate.
It can improve your metabolism and lower your body fat.
Engaging in a strict tennis regimen will increase your bone density and muscle tone.
You will also have a faster reaction time.
So if you live near a tennis court, a beautiful, sunny day will be a great time to pay a visit.
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Go Nuts
It just isn’t a list about increasing your lifespan without discussing diet.
Nuts are an essential anti-aging food.
They have plenty of great benefits.
A steady diet of nuts can aid in weight loss, lower cholesterol & blood pressure, and reduce
your risk of heart disease.
Nuts contain antioxidants which help to reduce oxidative stress.
Regular almond consumption lowers blood pressure in obese people.
A single-ounce serving is 161 calories.
Walnuts increase the health of your heart, lowering blood pressure and improving your
circulation.
As for pistachios, they reduce your level of blood sugar after a meal.
All of these benefits help to increase your life expectancy.
A 2013 study focused on over 100,000 subjects who consumed a regular diet of nuts over a
period of time.
In the end, eating nuts on a routine basis was linked to a 20% lower risk of death over
a 30 year time span.
Other studies have also concluded that eating nuts can increase your longevity.
This is certainly something to think about the next time you pass up a tasty bowl of
cashews.
Take a Walk
A brisk stroll on an early morning may be just what you need to live longer.
Many of us don’t have time to get in a good walk every now and then.
But walking might be exactly what you need.
Especially if you’re worried about your health.
Walking can increase the function of both your heart and lungs.
It will also reduce your risk of stroke or heart attack.
You’ll also be able to develop stronger bones and do I really have to go over the
weight you will lose over time?
As for burnt calories, it depends primarily on your current weight and walking distance.
If you are 180 pounds, you can burn 100 with each mile.
A 3 mile stroll can burn almost 300.
If you walk for at least 30 minutes a session, all of these benefits can lend to a longer
life.
In general, a half hour of daily physical activity is said to increase longevity.
Studies have shown that walking at an average pace can reduce your risk of death by 20%.
So if it hits the proper temperature outside, don’t hesitate to put on those running shoes
and head out for a walk.
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Drink Less Booze
I know, party animals.
It’s tough to face the music, especially without a beer.
Dancing is more fun with alcohol after all.
But research has shown that the more you drink, the greater your risk of stroke or heart failure.
Even certain cancers have been linked to high alcohol intake.
And don’t get me started with liver disease.
If you’re trying to get healthier, it’s time to put down the bottle.
In 2011, sales in alcoholic beverages have increased by 30%.
People just can’t get enough of their favourite party drink.
Here’s where things get complicated.
Research has indicated that people who cut booze completely have about the same risk
of heart disease as those who indulge on a regular basis.
This has led to a belief that a moderate level of drinking can actually be healthy for you.
Keep in mind, further research must be done, so DO NOT take our word for it.
Also, the recommended alcohol intake varies by country.
For example, the U.S. and U.K. recommend no more than 14 alcoholic beverages per week.
Drinking above this limit has been linked to a lower life expectancy.
So if you’re heading out to that family gathering or birthday party, drink responsibly.
Green Tea
If you are in fact already cutting down on the booze, green tea can be the ideal alternative.
Granted it won’t supply the same kind of buzz.
But you will definitely feel its health benefits.
Regular green tea consumption contributes to higher longevity.
One of the most obvious ways is helping you lose weight.
But that’s not all.
On top of lowering obesity, green tea can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease,
defeat unhealthy bacteria and protect you from Alzheimer's disease.
It does this with the help of its high antioxidant content.
Speaking of antioxidants, studies have shown that women who drink green tea as part of
a normal routine are 20-30% less likely to develop breast cancer.
Other cancerous diseases are also said to be prevented with the assistance of the drink.
All of these great benefits contribute to a longer, healthier life.
Take this piece of research for example.
In 2006, an experiment was conducted on 40,000 Japanese adults.
The subjects drank green tea at least 5 times per day.
After 11 years, the overall death rate had lowered 23% in women and 12% in men.
The rates of heart disease and stroke had also decreased significantly.
I totally get it.
A warm cup of coffee in the morning is definitely tempting.
But when you look at the benefits of green tea on your life expectancy, there’s really
no comparison.
Green tea is the best option for a longer life!
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