8 easy ways to become a long-lived person. Says the doctor

What helps to prolong life? What habits should be acquired?

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “long-lived” is a lucky person who has managed to break the system and live much longer than he should. Except that it’s often not just genetics or luck behind it, but also hard work. After all, life expectancy largely depends on healthy habits, and not only food or sports. For a long and happy life needs something else – and we will talk about it.

Doktorka medicíny, pediatrička, nutricionistka, špecialistka na integratívnu medicínu

Sound sleep, physical activity and proper nutrition are essential for good health.

Irina: Physical activity is necessary, because with age a person loses muscle mass (so there is sagging, uneven skin). Effective are interval training with alternating load (for example, step and run, squats and stretching).

Follow a regimen

Discipline ensures optimal brain function, which periodically needs rest. This means you need to give yourself a break in time. After all, one of the main problems of modern lifestyle is chronic sleep deprivation, which significantly reduces life expectancy.

Irina: A sound sleep is really necessary for good health. After all, if a person often wakes up, those parts of the brain that are responsible for the production of immune cells, do not have time to activate. This generally reduces the immune defense of the body. Do not work at night, it is important to follow biorhythms, lie down before 22:00 and get up before 6:00.

Find a hobby

Numismatics, fishing, embroidery, dancing – any hobby keeps you interested in life and allows you to move into the so-called “third age”. The one that begins with retirement.

To do research

Doctor of Historical Sciences, Head of the Department of History, K. A. Timiryazev Russian State Academy of Agricultural Sciences named after K. A. Timiryazev

It is known that a candidate of sciences lives about five years longer than an ordinary person, and a doctor of sciences – ten. However, people whose professional activities are not related to science, too, can also engage in research. Let it be at the amateur level – at least it will keep the clarity of mind even in old age. It is enough to learn new languages, read books, learn something new.

According to the doctor, any cognitive exercise, including scientific research, learning something new (languages, philosophy) has a beneficial effect on brain function.

Socialize with friends

Spending time with loved ones is not only enjoyable, but also beneficial. Socializing with friends energizes positive emotions, and new social ties protect the body from age-related diseases, scientists say.

Eat consciously

Alexander: The most useful foods are fruits and fish. At the same time, it is desirable to give preference to products that grow in the region where you were born and live. For Russians, for example, it is apples. To stay healthy, you need to eat at least one fruit a day.