Many who are looking for ways to live longer have found that lower levels of stress can add years to one’s life. However, there are quite a few things that go into stress if you haven’t already noticed, and there are quite a few other things to consider if you want to live a lot longer.
So here are a few tips if you want to help yourself out:
1. Control your portion sizes
People who are obese or overweight are more likely to die younger, and those who overeat are more likely to be obese or even slightly overweight. So therefore, if you want to live longer, you should avoid overeating, try to control your portion sizes, and therefore have better control over your wieght.
2. Have Sex
Having sex regularly, even 2-3 times per week can be enjoyable. However, sex can also be a great stress reliever, adding years to your life as it burns calories, sometimes comparable to running for 30 minutes. Regular sex can lower blood pressure, improve sleep, boost immunity, and improve heart health.
3. Don’t watch as much TV
Cutting out just an hour a day of TV can significantly help you to improve your health. A 2010 study showed that people who watch 4 hours of TV or more per day were 46% more likely to die period as compared to those who only watched 2 hours a day. Experts estimate that an extra hour of TV per day increases your risk of dying by 11% and your risk of dying specifically from heart disease by 18%.
4. Avoid the sun or put on a hat
Putting on a hat, a little sunscreen, or otherwise protecting yourself from the sun can make a big difference. It can prevent wrinkles, fine lines, saggy skin, and skin cancer. It is never too early or for that matter too late to start on this kind of approach, and frankly, if you can, you should start earlier rather than later.
5. Have more friends
Especially for the elderly, who are more prone to depression anyway, having friends and close family can be vital to your health and a longer life. Loneliness can actually lead to inflammation and high cholesterol, even moreso than those who smoke or have high cholesterol.
6. Drink a little
Don’t drink a lot. The liver damage and other problems that happen over time is not worth it if you drink a lot. However, drinking in moderation can actually be healthier for you. Studies have shown that those who drink a glass of wine a day have lower rates of heart disease than those who do not drink at all.