don't you hate it when people tell you to smile well it turns out they could be
onto something smiling specifically may not be the key
to living into your golden years but studies suggest that having a sunny
disposition or a positive outlook on life can really make a difference and
possibly help you live longer but it isn't as easy as simply putting a smile
on it's more about truly enjoying the life you're living keep watching to find
out how you can live a longer and happier life besides who doesn't want
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luck and genetics do you play a bit of a role when it comes to how long a person
is going to live but for a long time it was just an idea that happiness can help
people live longer healthier lives recently there have been a few studies
that actually have the science to back this statement up researchers from Johns
Hopkins University have said that their findings show people who have a happier
disposition will not only look on the bright side of things but will be less
susceptible to health issues like cardiac events heart attacks and
coronary artery disease even if they have a family history of heart disease
the leader of the study Lisa Yannick said that being happy can not only have
an effect on disease but you might be healthier because of it in their
findings which were also published in health line researchers found that
happiness was associated with a one-third reduction in coronary events
people who were at the most risk of having a heart attack saw almost a 50%
reduction researchers have also pointed out that living longer when you're happy
is partially because you'll develop better habits the activities that go
along with depression and anxiety don't always have a positive effect on our
bodies activities such as drinking substance
abuse poor diet and lack of exercise just as feeling sad might have a
negative impact on your daily life the opposite might be true if you're feeling
happy if you're feeling good about yourself you're more likely to take
better care of your body all while having the energy to do so
Jannik says that there's a powerful connection between mind and body dr.
Andrew Steptoe expected to see a link between people who felt happy and
possibly living longer but he didn't expect to see how strong this link
actually was in his study he found that older folks were up to 35% less likely
to die during the five-year study if they reported feeling content or happy
on a regular day his study was different than previous studies that had been
conducted on the older population because they recorded their participants
happiness four times each day during the study instead of asking people to
remember how they felt on a particular day in the past which can lead to mixed
answers and inaccurate results once their study was completed five years
later they found seven percent of people in the least happy group had died
compared to four percent of the happiest group
and 5% of the middle group this study shows that happiness could actually have
a direct impact on longevity however as with any study there's always room for
error each person is different so it's hard to
pinpoint how happy someone has to be on a daily basis to extend their life
there's also many different levels of happiness and unpredictable things that
can happen in a day that can affect our mood Steptoe goes on to say that having
a sunny outlook can boost your health in a number of different ways stress can
cause the body to react negatively when it comes to blood vessel function and
inflammation health line says that cutting down on
stress might add up to six years to your life he maintains that these findings
don't prove that happiness or sadness affects our lifespan directly but that
were more connected to our emotions than we might have previously thought and as
we get older we might want to keep our emotional well-being top of mind here's
a bit of good news for you if you were born after the year 2000 there's a good
chance you'll live to 100 anyway dr. Walter Boortz ii says the only thing
that's keeping us from a long healthy life are our bad habits if you want to
increase your likelihood of a long healthy life here's a few things that
you can do
load up your diet with fruits and veggies this is something you've heard
us talk about a lot but it's only because it's a surefire way to give your
body what it needs you know fruits apples bananas strawberries blueberries
etc vegetables are great because they're full of nutrients anyway these babies
are great because they contain phytonutrients like beta-carotene lutein
and anthocyanin that protect against toxins they also contain a whole bunch
of fiber which as we know is great for flushing out toxins health.com says that
incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet could possibly add five
years to your life for some inspiration on how to add more of these into your
daily routine make sure you check out besties food and nutrition facts and
tips playlist exercise there's no way around it exercise is a necessary part
of life if you want to live long and be healthy there's no magical pill or diet
that's going to replace the health benefits of what a regular workout
routine will do if you workout at least five days a week it could add anywhere
between two to four years cut down on stress this one may be easier said than
done but studies have shown stress isn't good for the body or mind one great way
to put your busy mind to rest is investing in a hobby find something you
really enjoy and pursue it it can be anything from cooking to learning a new
instrument or simply getting together with some friends and talking about a
common interest another great stress reducer is getting
away from it all yes we're talking about a vacation so if you've been putting off
that little getaway maybe it's time to book it
if you want some more ideas on ways to reduce the stress in your life check out
besties mental health and anxiety playlist we're not sure about you but we
feel better already
flossing what do you mean the dance move no we actually mean flossing like the
dentist tells you to do every time you visit most of us are less than perfect
flossers but picking up the habit can have some real health benefits besides
improving oral hygiene removing all that harmful bacteria in your mouth can cut
your risk of heart disease and stroke no matter what your goals are in life you
want it to be one that's full of health and happiness if you incorporate a few
of these tips into your daily routine we're sure you'll not only feel better
but you'll probably be happier in the long run as well oh and remember don't
worry be happy and that's the video what did you think of our tips for living a
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