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Professor Li is a veteran geriatrician who is just 80 years old this year. Among his patients, there are many post-90s and centenarians. Whenever someone asks them about the secret of their longevity, Professor Li always laughs and does not answer, only saying that "the secret of heaven cannot be revealed".
Until one day, a young doctor successfully "set" Professor Li's "words". It turned out that the doctor's father was also a patient of Professor Li and had recently celebrated his 80th birthday.
"Professor Li, my father's ability to live to the age of 80 is not related to the three signs you mentioned?" The young doctor asked excitedly.
"Do you remember what your dad was like when he was 45 years old?" Professor Li asked rhetorically.
The young doctor thought about it for a moment and suddenly realized: "I remember that my father was in very good health at that time, insisted on exercising every day, and never smoked or drank; The mentality is also very young, happy all day long, especially love to learn new things; Also, he especially likes to party with friends, and his popularity is very good... Could it be that these are the three signs?"
Professor Li smiled slightly and nodded: "Yes, you summed it up well. In fact, the so-called signs of longevity, to put it bluntly, are: good health, good mentality, and good interpersonal relationships. This seems simple, but not many people can do it. "
"Why 45 years old? Isn't it okay after 45?" The young doctor asked curiously.
"The age of 45 is an important milestone in life. "From a physiological point of view, the functions of the human body reach their peak around the age of 45 and then begin to decline slowly. If you have developed healthy lifestyle habits by the age of 45, the rate of aging will be greatly slowed down, and your life span will naturally be extended. On the contrary, if you do not pay attention to maintenance, your body will deteriorate after the age of 45, and your life expectancy will also be affected. "
The young doctor thought thoughtfully, and he thought of some of his patients: some in their 40s were wrinkled and sick; Some are in their 50s but are radiant and energetic. Could it be that the difference between them lies in those subtle habits around the age of 45?
Of course, it's not too late to develop good habits after the age of 45. "The key is to have perseverance and perseverance. I know a lot of friends who started late and started to change their lifestyles at the age of 60, and now they are in their 90s, and their bodies are still very strong. "
Professor Li's "secret" has long been based on science. Countless studies have shown that lifestyle is a key factor in longevity. A balanced diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, coupled with an optimistic and cheerful attitude and harmonious interpersonal relationships, can be called the "standard" of longevity.
But not all people who meet the "three good" criteria at the age of 45 live to be 80 years old. Everyone's physiological basis is different, the external environment is also different, and longevity depends on comprehensive factors.
But it is undeniable that in this era of prevalence of sub-health, people who can achieve physical and mental health and interpersonal harmony at the age of 45 must have an innate advantage. They are like "healthy seeds" in middle age, and as long as they are cared for, they have great potential to blossom and bear fruit.
We must also realize that while longevity is gratifying, it is not the whole of life. Although some people live to be 100 years old, the quality of life in their later years is not high, they are bedridden every day, and their children have to be taken care of from time to time.
What is truly meaningful is health and longevity, and it is to grow strong and age gracefully. How to achieve a dynamic balance in physical, mental, social and other aspects, and find the best combination between quality and years is the lifelong task of every person.
The secret of longevity is not far away, it is hidden in our most ordinary daily bits and pieces. At the age of 45, it may seem unremarkable, but it is essential for a lifetime of health. At this point in life, developing good living habits, developing body and mind in a balanced manner, and managing interpersonal relationships with heart are the best foreshadowing for their future.
The age of 45 is not the "watershed" of longevity, even if you miss this node, as long as you accumulate healthy capital from now on, you are also expected to reap a wonderful golden old age.
As Professor Li said, "I only started to change my lifestyle at the age of 60, and now I live to be in my 90s, and my body is still very strong." Perhaps, there is no universal standard answer to longevity.
The key is to embrace every stage of life with a calm heart, believing that as long as you live a healthy and happy life, age itself is no longer important.
After all, it is commendable to live to the age of "old age", but living the way you want is the highest achievement in life.