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People who live long generally maintain a calm mind. This prevents the negative effects of stress on the body. Excessive stress can lead to problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immunity. Research shows that people who experience less stress and control their emotions tend to stay healthy longer. To manage stress, you can practice yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises.
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New Delhi: Most people believe that longevity depends solely on good genes, but this is not true. According to a recent study, genes determine only 20% of human lifespan. The remaining 80% depends on our habits and lifestyle. Scientists conducted this study on 18,000 people for 15 years.
The research found that people who live 90 years or more have certain habits in common. So today we will learn about those special habits that help them live a long and healthy life.
Keeping the Mind Calm
People who live long generally maintain a calm mind. This prevents the negative effects of stress on the body. Excessive stress can lead to problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immunity. Research shows that people who experience less stress and control their emotions tend to stay healthy longer. To manage stress, you can practice yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises.
A Desire to Learn
People who constantly learn new things have an active mind. Curiosity sharpens the brain, strengthens memory, and reduces the risk of diseases common in older adults, such as dementia. Therefore, reading, solving puzzles, and learning new skills are essential to keeping the mind active.
Staying Connected to Nature
People who spend more time in nature, such as walking in a garden, sitting in a park, or simply walking in the open air, have better health. Stress is reduced, sleep is better, mood is better, heart health is better, and immunity is strengthened. Therefore, if you also want to live a long and happy life, spend as much time as possible in nature.
Gratitude
People who live long lives are grateful for even the smallest things. Being happy with what they have, saying thank you, thinking positively, and avoiding emotions like jealousy and anger are part of their lifestyle. This improves relationships, reduces stress, and leads to a happier life.
They don't chase longevity
The most interesting thing we found in research is that people who lived 90-100 years never tried to achieve a long life. They simply did what they loved, devoted time to their relationships, knew how to be happy, and lived a balanced life.
So, if you also want to live a long and happy life, make some habits a part of your lifestyle from today. Exercise at least 150 minutes a week, eat a natural diet, get 7-8 hours of sleep daily, avoid smoking and alcohol, and stay away from stress.
