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How To Live To 100?

Secrets to a Century-Long Life: Tips and Insights for Reaching 100

By Mariam FathalrahmanPublished about a year ago 3 min read

According to UN predictions, 3.2 million individuals would reach 100 years of age or older by 2050, up from 316 000 in 2011.

What then can you do to join this exclusive group of centenarians?

How are you going to live to be 100 years old?

There are certain apparent actions to take, such as giving up takeout.

A five-time weekly cook was 45% more likely to live an additional ten years than a 65-year-old.

You have a 12% decreased chance of dying young if you are a vegetarian.

If you must continue consuming beef, stop eating cold cuts.

There is a correlation between processed meats such as bacon, sausage, and cold cuts and an increased risk of dying from heart disease and cancer.

Less flamboyantly, are you up for an Oscar?

Winners outlive their losing counterparts by an average of four years.

Given that finalists often live one to two years longer than their runners-up, even a Nobel Prize may be helpful.

It could be time to relocate now.

The average elevation of the twenty US counties with the highest expediencies is 5967 feet above sea level.

In Japan, the average life expectancy for males and women is 80 and 87, respectively.

in contrast to 82 and 77 years old, respectively, in the US.

Then, you ought to begin eating more fish and green tea, just as the Japanese do.

residents who drank five or more cups of green tea a day had the lowest chance of dying from heart disease, according to a research done on 40,500 Japanese residents.

Also, people who consumed a lot of fish and other high-Omega-3 foods lived an additional 2.2 years.

The World Health Organization suggests exercising for at least 150 minutes a week, which might extend your life by 4 years.

This may be going shopping or swimming, perhaps?

According to a Taiwanese research, people who shop regularly reduce their chance of dying by 23% to 28%, even if they don't buy anything.

Additionally, engage in sexual activity.

According to one research, men who had sex just once a month were 45% more likely to develop heart disease than guys who had sex two or three times a week.

In terms of sleep, a lengthy research discovered that males who slept for fewer than 6 hours a night had a 4 times higher chance of dying throughout the study's 14-year duration.

In light of this, it's critical to adopt a literal perspective.

According to a German research, people who overestimate how happy they will be in the future are more likely to die than their counterparts, who think things would get worse.

Individuals who self-identify as Hispanic often outlive the average American by 2.5 years.

According to research, ideals of family unity extend one's life expectancy.

Fathers of daughters live an average of 74 weeks longer than fathers of sons, according to a Polish research.

Be more like Beyoncé if you're a woman, and wish for twins.

According to recent studies, bearing twins may be an evolutionary adaptation in which healthy mothers pass on two copies of their genes at once. These mothers are also known to live longer.

Get married if you want to plan your life; a Danish study of homosexual men revealed that married men died at lower rates.

However, avoid marrying the wrong person.

According to a different study including 1700 married individuals, a couple's health declined with more argumentation.

Avoid pushing yourself to retire early; the Harvard longevity research discovered that those who had fulfilling careers and worked well into their seventies lived longer.

Add a pet as well, just in case.

According to research, people who keep dogs or cats typically live longer than people who don't.

It's never too late to start living healthily, even if you haven't been doing so up until now.

According to a research, adopting healthy behaviors such as eating a balanced diet, exercising, practicing meditation, and getting support from friends and family will lengthen your telomeres, which are the ends of your chromosomes that erode with age.

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Mariam Fathalrahman

Whether you’re a nature lover, a history buff, or simply someone who enjoys a good read, there’s something here for you, diving into topics as diverse as the mysteries of Earth and nature. Join me, and let’s explore the world together.

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  • Latasha karenabout a year ago

    Amazing

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Thanks for sharing

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