Life Style And Longevity
Life style is one of the many factors affecting our longevity, and it may not be possible for us to implement them all. However, this may not be necessary because we are all unique with very different chemical, physiological, social, etc. Elements that make each one of us unique. What works for one person may not work for another, and vice versa. However, there are three basic principles that apply to us all; balanced nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Healthy Life
According to a 2005 study, published in the April 25th edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine, led by Matthew J. Reeves who is the lead researcher and epidemiologist at the Michigan State University, only 3 percent of Americans lead a healthy lifestyle.
Over 150,000 Americans participated in the study. The study revealed that only 23.3% of Americans eat the minimum recommended amount of five daily servings of fruit and vegetables, 76% do not smoke, 40.1% maintain a healthy weight, and 22.2% exercise for at least 30 minutes, five times a week. Healthy Life Styles Studies
A new study published January 5, 2016, reveals that very little has changed in the last 11 years:
In theory, we know that lifestyle choices have an impact on our health, in practice; we find it difficult to change unhealthy habits.
Unhealthy Life Style
An unhealthy lifestyle means more illness and more expense to treat illnesses. This means a bigger burden on an already challenged healthcare system. Poor health also means more time lost at work, less quality recreational time, and even a shorter lifespan.
One Way to begin a healthier lifestyle is to start with the following simple behavior changes:
- Do not smoke.
- Exercise thirty minutes or more five days per week.
- Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables everyday.
- Drink eight cups of water daily.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Take a multivitamin daily.
- Get six to eight hours of sleep.
Summary
Knowing the basic principles that are mandatory for well being and longevity is half the battle. Now, we have to internalize these basic principles into our daily lives.
Basically we have to start a behavior modification process. The results will speak for themselves, just as they will if we neglect the basic principles presented in this article.
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