How can a person prolong his life?

How can a person prolong his life?

Ken Tanaka of Japan is one of the longest living people in the world. She lived for 119 years. What is the key to living such a long life?

In an interview organized by the Japan National Tourism Organization, Tanaka said, "I think the only secret to living a long life is to do what you want to do." Therefore, eat the food you want to eat from your heart, do what you like, enjoy every day.

She was fond of coffee and chocolate. Besides food, he was also interested in games. Tanaka loved to solve board games and math puzzles.

Tanaka says the only secret to longevity is 'joy'. "Whatever you do, wherever you are, you should be happy every moment," she used to say.

It is said that man does not control his own death. So every person must die after living a certain life span. However, in order to live a full life, people have to take special care in their diet, lifestyle, and state of mind. It has been mentioned in various studies that a person's thinking, from thinking to eating, has an effect on his life span.

Certain habits are helpful for longevity

According to a study published in the international journal Health.com, only 25 percent of longevity may be due to genetics. Diet, environment and lifestyle are the main factors for remaining long life.

It is mentioned in the study that the tendency to be happy and excited even in small things helps to keep the disease free. It is said that aging can be pushed even if you can manage stress. Developing skills such as relaxation techniques to reduce or cope with stress can help with longevity. Many people who have lived long lives seem to be better at coping with stress.

'Relax Technique' involves taking deep breaths, relaxing the muscles as well as making them flexible, daily light exercise, spending time with the family, doing activities that make the mind happy, meditation, reading books, walking and yoga.

Stay active and enthusiastic

Residents of Okinawa, Japan live the longest lives in the world. There have been various research studies about the secret of their longevity. Hereditary qualities, nutritious and balanced diet, social life and active routine are said to be the secret of their longevity.

Residents keep themselves busy with some kind of physical and mental work. They are always active. They are also excited. They are always leading in the work of the society. Because of this, it has helped to increase their life span.

Changing eating habits

Ayurveda has given importance to three things for a healthy life, diet, vihara and thought. Proper diet, routine and thinking make people healthy. Modern medical science has also confirmed this.

Doctors say, "Food is the first condition for getting or not getting any disease." If you eat right, balanced, digestible, fresh food properly, you will not get sick. Dieticians consider right food as medicine. They say, 'Our kitchen is the treasure of the whole health. If the right food is done in the right way at the right time, that is the best health.

Eat more fruits and vegetables

According to a report published in the European Health Journal, people who eat more fruits and vegetables have better health. They are less likely to get heart disease. Fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which increase immunity and prevent premature aging.

According to the Journal of Nutritional Science, compared to non-vegetarians, vegetarians were found to have a lower risk of heart disease.

A good source of omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids that keep the heart healthy can be obtained from seafood. It helps to prolong life. A 2013 Annals of Internal Medicine study of 2,600 people aged 69 to 79 found that those who ate omega-3 fatty acids had a 27 percent lower risk of death.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating fish containing fatty acids such as salmon, herring, mackerel or tuna at least two to three times a week. Also, whole grains like wheat and barley also provide essential nutrients and prolong life. A study of more than 300,000 people showed that those who eat whole grains have less cancer, diabetes, heart disease and respiratory problems than other people.

Integrate into society

If you mix in the society and engage in social activities, your life expectancy will be longer. It relieves loneliness and develops a sense of cooperation and warmth. Such a feeling gives a person a sense of security and happiness. It is said that such things also play a role in increasing life expectancy.

According to a study conducted by a team of psychologists in 2015, many people under the age of 65 die prematurely due to loneliness. The conclusion of the study is that problems like heart disease and depression are more common in those who avoid society.