18 tips to live healthy for the rest of your life
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Away from
the bottles of medicines and drugs, we can protect ourselves from diseases and
enjoy good health throughout our life, if we respect the natural and simple
health rules recommended by specialists.
Health rules and tips:
1. Spend more time in the bosom of nature:
Studies show that people who live in rural areas in Western societies enjoy better health in their youth and in their old age than city dwellers. Researchers at the University of Durham in Britain believe that this is due to the innate need of humans to stay close to nature and the countryside, but that does not mean that we all have to move from the city and live in the countryside, but can benefit from the positive impact of nature, by persevering with Going to gardens, parks, and mountains and spending enough time in them, and the best is to go daily to a place surrounded by trees and green plants.
2. Set aside half an hour a day for physical activities:
Dr. Lynn Cherkas, from King's College London, confirms that persevering with brisk walking or jogging for half an hour three times a week can delay the onset of aging symptoms for many years. She adds that regular, moderate-intensity physical activities significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and obesity. It also enhances the body's ability to defend itself against various diseases.
3. Drinking tea:
Drinking 14 cups of green tea and black tea per week helps lower cholesterol levels by 44%, and drinking just 10 cups reduces these levels by 25%. And it is better to drink tea concentrated and strong, as studies have shown that tea bags, which are left to steep in hot water for a full five minutes, release into the water an amount of polyphenols (which are powerful antioxidants found in tea, and are effective in fighting diseases) by 15% more than what is released. Bags that are removed from the water quickly.
4. Increase the amount of garlic in dishes:
Researchers at John Moores University in Britain showed that just eating one clove of garlic per day can reduce levels of disease-causing free radicals by 48%. This would reduce the risk of cancer, arthritis, immune system disorders, clogged arteries, and high cholesterol levels.
5. Include good fats in your daily recipes:
Polyunsaturated fats play an important role in reducing high blood pressure. According to a report published by the Journal of Medical Food, by 5% in women who added sesame oil to their food for a period of 45 days, and this is due to the fact that sesame oil contributes to reducing the amount of cholesterol secreted by the liver.
6. Join a golf club:
Specialist Anders Ahlbom, who supervised a study conducted in Sweden, says that golf is distinguished from others in that it requires staying outdoors and in the bosom of nature for several hours, in addition to the fact that practicing it requires walking quickly at a distance of 6 or 7 kilometers. Golf, then, combines the benefits of nature with the benefits of physical activity.
7. Cut back on salt:
Salt is the most important dietary factor that leads to high blood pressure. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the amount we eat. Dr. Brian Williams, Professor of General Medicine at the University of Leicester in Britain, says that excessive salt intake not only leads to high blood pressure, but also contributes to an increased risk of asthma, osteoporosis, stomach cancer, and stroke.
8. Make Brazil Nuts Your Favorite Snack:
Scientists at the University of Surrey in Britain say that getting used to eating a handful of Brazil nuts daily can contribute to reducing the risk of developing eight types of cancer by 50%. Brazil nuts contain the highest percentage of selenium among other types of nuts. Scientists believe that this mineral plays an important role in curbing the development and growth of tumors.
9. Sing:
Research conducted at the University of Newcastle in Britain showed that singing helps to alleviate several health disorders, starting with depression and ending with asthma. In addition, singing strengthens the muscles in the chest area, stimulates the lungs and increases their ability to absorb air.
10. Make sure to eat portions of fruits and vegetables daily:
According to research published in the "Lancet" magazine, perseverance in eating between 5 and 7 portions per day of vegetables and fruits helps to reduce the risk of stroke by 29%.
11. Never skip a morning meal:
British specialist Dr. Roger Henderson confirms that missing the morning meal is never a good thing. A person who does not eat in the morning eats 20% more calories during the day than a person who eats in the morning. Also, missing the morning meal increases the possibility of developing diabetes and heart disease, due to the resulting fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Henderson advises people who do not have time in the morning to eat a full meal, or who do not crave food in the morning, to eat a handful of strawberries, as it is a good source of pectin that lowers cholesterol levels and stimulates the digestive system. In addition, 100 grams of strawberries provide the body with most of its need for vitamin C, which is known for its ability to fight diseases.
12. Teeth cleaning with special threads:
Getting used to brushing your teeth with special threads daily is a powerful weapon we use against heart attacks and strokes. Studies have shown that germs in the mouth can stick to fatty plaque in the bloodstream, causing clogged arteries. And the American specialist Michael Roizen comments, saying: Many do not believe that a simple act such as brushing the teeth with special threads daily (and it is better to do this before bed) is able to protect us from fatal diseases later in our lives.
13. Never stop learning new skills.
Statistics confirm that the most successful and accomplished people enjoy better health than others. It is remarkable, for example, that the Nobel laureates in the world live an average of 6 years longer than others and enjoy good health in their old age. The researcher at the British University of Warwick, Professor Andrew Oswald, attributes this to the fact that the sense of achievement helps to dispel the harmful hormones and chemicals resulting from depression, which the body secretes when exposed to stress and psychological stress. But that doesn't mean we have to become famous or achieve superstars to reap these benefits. It is enough, for example, to achieve small successes, such as winning a simple race or learning a new language or skill. All of this will enhance our general health.
14. Drink Coffee Without Additives:
Reports issued by the US National Gerontology Foundation say that reducing the total calories a person eats by a third enhances his health in old age and keeps him away from diseases. It was found, through studies conducted by consumer institutions, that drinking beverages that contain milk is responsible for 25% of the total calories that an individual eats daily. So just replacing your morning big cup of milk, which contains 380 calories, with a cup of black coffee, which only contains 15, has saved us a lot over the years.
15. Donate and Give:
The feelings that we experience after we undertake a humanitarian act that serves others benefit us a lot, psychologically and healthily in the long run. Canadian researchers, at the University of Calgary, have shown that the death rate from serious illness decreases by 30% in people who participate in volunteer work serving their communities. Specialist Mark Muzik, who supervised this research, comments: Voluntary work stimulates the secretion of chemicals that help in comfort and a sense of happiness, such as oxytocin and apiodes, which are brain chemicals characterized by their positive effect on the immune system in the body.
16. Avoiding isolation:
Research shows that people who belong to clubs or groups, such as reading clubs, dance or yoga groups, are healthier than others who live isolated from such activities. Researchers believe that a sense of belonging relieves stress and feelings of isolation, which negatively affect health. Simply enhancing your social life in general, and being with friends, can lead to the same positive results.
17. Optimism:
It was found, through a new Dutch study, that the possibility of developing fatal diseases at an early age decreases by 55% among optimistic people, and the possibility of developing heart disease decreases by 23%. As for pessimistic people, they are more susceptible to diseases caused by viruses such as the common cold, due to the weakening of their immune system due to negative thinking, and they often fail to conduct self-examinations, which help to detect serious diseases such as cancer.
18. Reap the maximum benefits from fruits:
Placing red fruits, such as watermelon, pink grapefruit, and tomatoes to ripen outside the refrigerator doubles the levels of beta-carotene, an antioxidant found in them. This would increase the proportion of lycopene, which fights cancer, by more than 20 times.