 | 10 Tips for Longevity (Part 1)How we age is about 30% genetics. The rest is in our hands.
Start now to reverse the main things that cause aging-- overeating, over
stressing and under-activity.
- Laugh. Laughter lowers levels of stress hormones, and boosts activity of the body's natural defensive antibodies. Studies show that people with a sense of humor have a 31% longer survival rate.
- Sleep enough but not too much. Both too much and too little sleep can have a negative impact on longevity. Six-to-8 hours is optimal. People who get more than 8 hours or less than 4 have a significantly higher death rate. See: Smart Snoozers
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Cancer-proof your diet. The American Institute for Cancer Research findings show that about 40% of cancers are diet related.
See Live Long Eat Super Foods.
Exercise. Fit women have a 40% less chance of developing heart disease. The Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research's studies show that people in the lower 20% of fitness were 3 times more likely to die prematurely than the fittest group.
- Floss. People with gum disease have an increased risk of heart disease and a higher mortality rate.
- Take vitamins. Even the best diet needs some supplements. Dr. Michael Roizen, co-author of YOU: Staying Young, says the minimum should include a multi-vitamin, 600 milligrams of DHA/omega 3, 1000 IU Vitamin D, 600 Milligrams Calcium, and 200 milligrams magnesium. (NOTE: Look for whole food vitamins, not synthetic. It should say 'whole food based' right on the label.)
- Work toward your ideal weight. Overeating is one of the main causes of aging and increases the risk of heart disease and cancer. Every 10% increase in weight raises blood pressure, one of the major factors affecting aging. Studies show that reducing daily caloric intake by 10-to-20% is linked to longevity.
- Get regular check-ups. Have a PAP smear. Examine your breasts. Nine-out-of-ten breast lumps are benign, and most are found by women who regularly examine themselves. Most breast cancers are curable if they're caught early enough.
- Eat dark chocolate. It contains phenols, chemicals thought to protect against heart disease and cancer. Studies show that people who eat a moderate amount of chocolate live longer than those who never touch sweets.
- Drink tea. Both green and black teas contain powerful antioxidants. A Harvard study found that one cup a day cuts heart attack risk dramatically. Other tests have found that drinking tea boosts the survival rate following a heart attack by 28%.
There are also emotional and mental components to longevity. We are what we think and how we handle what life dishes out. Don't miss 10 Tips for Finding the Mental and Emotional Well-being that's critical for longevity on June 23.
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Professor Brian Wansink
of the
Cornell Food & Brand Lab has shared several copies of his new book
Mindless Eating
with us.
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The best 10 get printed in a Hot Flash.
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| What's Next?
June 18:
Fathers & Daughters
June 23
10 Tips for
Mental & Emotional
Well Being
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A Special Invitation
June 17, 2010
at 4 PM
Please Join Us
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Models Over 40?
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by
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