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There are more than 500 million people over the age of 60 in the world, and this number is expected to increase to 2 billion by 2050, of which more than 400 million will live to be over 80 years old, and some will even live to be over 100 years old. These people are called "centenarians", and they are miracles of human longevity and exemplars of human health.
So, how do these centenarians do it? Do they have any secrets? What is their criterion for longevity? Read on.
1. Use your brains
You might think that exercise is the best way to keep your body healthy and slow down aging. Indeed, moderate exercise can enhance cardiopulmonary function, promote blood circulation, prevent chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, improve immunity and antioxidant capacity, and improve sleep quality and emotional state.
However, exercise is not the only way, nor is it the most important way. More importantly, use your brains.
Why use your brains? Because the brain is the most important organ of the human body, it controls various functions and activities of the human body, and also determines people's intelligence and memory.
As we age, the brain also gradually ages, leading to cognitive decline, memory loss, and even diseases such as Alzheimer's. If the brain is not exercised in time, it will accelerate the degeneration of the brain and affect the quality of life and longevity of people.
2. Maintain a good attitude
Drinking water is the best way to maintain good health and slow down aging. Indeed, water helps the body to flush out toxins and waste, regulate body temperature and blood pressure, lubricate joints and skin, maintain the balance of water and electrolytes, and promote metabolism and nutrient absorption.
However, drinking water is not the only way, nor is it the most important way. More importantly, maintain a good mindset.
Mindset is the mental state of a person, which can affect a person's emotions and behavior, as well as a person's body and health.
If the state of mind is not good, negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, fear, anger, etc., can lead to endocrine disorders, decreased immunity, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, increased blood sugar, and even trigger diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
If you have a good attitude, you will have positive emotions such as happiness, optimism, confidence, calmness, etc., which will promote endocrine balance, enhance immunity, lower blood pressure, stabilize heart rate, normal blood sugar, and even prolong life.
3. Proper exercise
The quantity and quality of exercise have different effects on our body and health. If the amount of exercise is too small, or the quality is too poor, then we will not be able to achieve the desired results, and even backfire, causing damage and fatigue to the body.
So, how to exercise properly? In fact, there are many ways, such as choosing some aerobic exercises, such as walking, running, swimming, cycling, etc., which can enhance our cardiopulmonary function, promote blood circulation, prevent chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, improve immunity and antioxidant capacity, and improve sleep quality and emotional state.
For example, choose some strength exercises, such as lifting weights, doing push-ups, doing sit-ups, etc., these exercises can strengthen our muscles and bones, prevent diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis, increase our metabolic rate and balance, and improve our body shape and posture.
Fourth, eat a moderate diet
Diet can provide the energy and nutrients we need to sustain life activities. But it's even more important to eat in moderation. Because the quantity and quality of diet have different effects on our body and health.
If the amount of the diet is too small, or the quality is too poor, then we cannot get enough energy and nutrients, leading to weakness and malnutrition of the body, affecting immunity and resistance, and increasing our risk of disease.
If the amount of the diet is too much, or the quality is too high, then too many calories and fats will be consumed, leading to obesity and metabolic disorders in the body, affecting the cardiovascular system and endocrine system, increasing the risk of hypertension, high blood sugar, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, heart disease and other diseases.
Epilogue:
Living to be 100 years old is not a far-fetched thing, nor is it a meaningless thing. As long as we follow a few simple yet effective guidelines for longevity, we can keep our bodies and minds young and healthy and enjoy our lives and futures.
These longevity guidelines are: use your brain, maintain a good attitude, exercise properly, and eat moderately. These guidelines not only extend our lifespan but also improve our quality of life and well-being.
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