“I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work…
I want to achieve it through not dying.”
Woody Allen
If you really want to live longer, make the right lifestyle choices:
Be optimistic
Optimists decrease their risk of early death by 50 % compared with pessimists. Don’t worry, be happy, and live longer!
Socialize
Scientist found that death rates are twice as high for the most socially isolated people compared with those with strong social ties.
Be curious
According to studies, curious people live about 30% longer than people who are not.
Get spiritual
People who attend religious ceremonies regularly are likely to live significantly longer than their non-religious friends.
Feel younger
People who behave as if they are younger live longer. Teen clothing might be not the best idea, juts revive a few of the things you liked doing when young.
Feast on fruits and veggies
If you don’t consume fruit daily, your risk of stomach cancer doubles or even triples. As well, fruits and veggies are rich in antioxidants that can help your body counteract the damaging signs of aging.
Get enough potassium
A diet deprived in potassium can raise blood pressure. One banana provides the the extra 400 mg of potassium that decreases probability of a fatal stroke by 40%.
Say “Ohm”
Yoga and meditation reduce stress, which is one of the major causes of the aging process.
Get married
Being married encourages healthy behavior: married people are more likely to be active, eat breakfast, wear seat belts and not smoke. Tie the knot to stay alive!
Reference: Floyd, E. (2005). 1001 little health miracles.
