Are people who live in rented houses aging fast? Experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed: long-term living in a small house may shrink by 50%
In the bustling city, renting has become the norm for many young people. However, a recent study by experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has aroused widespread concern in society that living in a small house for a long time may have a serious impact on people's life expectancy, and may even lead to halving life expectancy. This discovery not only allows us to re-examine the relationship between the living environment and health, but also provokes deep thinking about urban lifestyles.
1. Background and findings
A team of experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences published their latest research results in the authoritative journal Advanced Science. The study found that long-term living in a small house can have a negative impact on the physical and psychological state of the human body, which in turn affects the life expectancy. In order to verify this conclusion, the experts selected voles with up to 95% genetic similarity to humans as the experimental subjects.
In the experiment, the experts divided the voles into three groups and placed them in boxes of different sizes to simulate low-density, medium-density and high-density living environments. After 15 months of observation, the results showed that the lifespan of voles in high-density environments was significantly shortened, or even ended early. Compared to voles in low-density environments, their lifespan is reduced by nearly 50%.
2. The relationship between living environment and health
This discovery reveals a strong link between the living environment and health. First of all, the size of the living space has a direct impact on people's range of movement and comfort. Living in a small space, people often feel oppressed and constrained, and this state of mind can have a negative impact on the body. Secondly, the size of the living space is also related to people's social activities. In crowded environments, it becomes difficult for people to interact with each other and social activities are restricted, which can also have a negative impact on mental health.
3. The impact of urban lifestyles
The fast-paced and stressful nature of urban lifestyles has led people to choose to live in small spaces. However, this lifestyle can pose potential health risks. Living in a tiny house for long periods of time may not only expose people to mental health problems, but also increase their risk of illness due to lack of exercise and fresh air. In addition, noise and pollution in urban environments can also have a negative impact on people's health.
4. Future outlook and policy recommendations
Faced with this finding, we need to re-examine urban planning and housing policy. First, the government should increase the supply of land to promote the healthy development of the real estate market and ensure that people have enough living space. Secondly, urban planning should fully consider people's living needs and psychological feelings, and create a comfortable and livable living environment. At the same time, the government should strengthen public services and infrastructure to improve the quality of life of urban residents.
In addition, individuals should also pay attention to their living environment and health. When choosing housing, the size and comfort of the space should be fully considered; In daily life, you should actively participate in social activities and maintain a good psychological state; At the same time, it is important to focus on exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
In conclusion, this study by experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals the close connection between the living environment and health. In the pursuit of urban life, we should not ignore the importance of living environment and health. Only by creating a comfortable and livable living environment can we truly achieve the goal of health and longevity.