5 healthy lifestyles to effectively delay aging

The moon waxes and wanes, and people are born, grow old, get sick and die. These are the most normal laws of nature. However, how to live healthier and stay younger longer must be what many people hope for. Now, I will introduce 5 healthy lifestyles to you, improve your living habits, and thus better delay aging.

(I) Baking Replace grilling

Studies have shown that foods cooked at high temperatures contain harmful compounds called advanced glycation end products (AGE), which accelerate the aging process. Helen Frasara, director of the diabetes and aging department at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, said AGEs produce large numbers of free radicals that accumulate in the blood and tissues of the human body, activating the immune system and causing long-term inflammation. They can also cause arteriosclerosis, joint stiffness, wrinkles, etc. AGEs are found in large quantities in processed foods, such as American cheese, fast food and cola, in part because they are prepared at high temperatures.

Try low-fat cheese, dried fruit, juice, and air-popped popcorn instead. In addition, you may want to use a lower cooking temperature. For example, the AGE content of fried eggs is 10 times that of scrambled eggs, and the AGE content of steak is 10 times that of stewed beef.

(ii) Exercise for 10 minutes every day

Improving the state of aging does not require a lot of physical exercise. Moderate exercise can break down free radicals, enhance the immune system and even promote the generation of new brain cells. A research report published in an online monthly magazine analyzed data from 650,000 adults (including obese people) and found that walking for 15 minutes a day can extend your life by two years. For people of normal weight, walking for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week can extend life expectancy by more than 7 years.

3. Get enough sleep for 7 hours

The article points out that although scientists have never figured out what changes occur in the human body during sleep, various studies have shown that lack of sleep is harmful to the body. But it is different for people who sleep more than 7 hours a day. They have stronger immunity, less stress and lighter weight.

Experts explained: "People who sleep less than six hours a night will have more cardiovascular problems, an increased risk of diabetes, and are more likely to die earlier."

(IV) Release pressure

Stress accelerates aging, and shortening of chromosome telomeres is only one of the reasons. Scientists have found that how people deal with stress is key. People who can handle mental stress well have more stress-free advantages: eating well, sleeping well, and especially exercising actively.

Experts say these people tend to have longer telomeres than those who don't handle stress well. Neuroscientists say you can relieve stress even when you're sitting at your desk - take regular deep breaths or imagine yourself being in nature.

(V) Cultivate hobbies

What does collecting and crafting have to do with aging? It turns out that there is a big connection. In Japan, a survey of about 2,000 people aged 65 to 84 found that those who engaged in hobbies had a much lower mortality rate and were less likely to be bedridden than those without hobbies. A 2010 study from Serbia found that female emergency room doctors with hobbies had a lower risk of high blood pressure, possibly because hobbies help release stress and thus help prevent harmful behaviors such as smoking and alcohol abuse.

Other studies suggest that hobbies can keep the brain active and provide opportunities to interact with others, which can make people happier, which is also a factor in promoting health and longevity. The cellular processes that lead to the slow deterioration of body functions are mostly influenced by eating habits, lifestyle, physical exercise, mental stress and other external factors. Even small amounts of beneficial health behaviors can block these processes and slow down aging. The key is to develop good habits and stick to them.