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News India Live, Digital Desk: We all want to live a long life. See your grandchildren’s weddings, travel the world after retirement. But in today’s time, when back pain starts at the age of 40 and BP pills start at 50, the dream of living for 90 or 100 years starts looking a bit bleak.
We often think that long life is a matter of luck or “genetics”. If grandfather lived for 90 years, we too will live. But science says that the role of genes is only 20-30%. The remaining 70%? that completely ‘Your’ Is in hand. Yes, there are some areas in the world (called ‘Blue Zones’), where people live for 90-100 years very easily.
His secret is not any expensive medicine, but some of his daily habits. Let us understand in simple language what are those habits which can give you a long and healthy life.
1. Include ‘Rainbow’ in your diet (Eat The Rainbow)
People who live a long life eat not for “filling the stomach”, but for “nutrition”. You will see every color in his plate.
- Secret: Keep your diet “plant based”. This doesn’t mean you have to become a saint, but try to have 70% of your plate be green vegetables, fruits, beans (rajma, dal), and nuts. You will have to break friendship with junk food and packaged items. Consider sugar as your enemy, because it ages the body quickly from inside.
2. No need to go to the gym, just “keep moving”
You will be surprised to know that people who live for 100 years do not go to the gym and lift heavy dumbbells. He believes in “Natural Movement”.
- Habit: He walks, does his own household chores, climbs stairs and does gardening. If you sit in an office chair all day long, it is an alarm bell. Make a rule – no matter what happens, you will take a brisk walk for 30 minutes a day.
3. Magical Law of “Hara Hachi Bu”
The people of Okinawa, Japan, have a very famous rule—”Hara Hachi Bu”.
- What does it mean: Eat food only until your stomach is 80% full. We often stuff food till our throat, which puts a load on the digestive system. Leaving some empty space in the stomach increases the “age” of your body and reduces obesity.
4. Find Your Ikigai
Do you have any solid reason for getting up in the morning? People who have a “purpose” in life live longer than the rest. This motive could be anything—feeding one’s grandchildren, learning guitar, or doing social service. Retirement doesn’t mean stopping. Keep yourself busy and mentally active.
5. Loneliness is deadly (Stay Connected)
In today’s era, we are connected on mobile, but are alone in real life. Science says that “Loneliness” is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
- Solution: Meet your friends, spend time with family and chat with your neighbors. Laughing, talking and being among people reduces “stress hormones” and keeps the heart young.
6. Evening ‘Power Off’ (Sleep Well)
Sleep is the time when your body “repairs” itself. If you stay awake late at night, the body cannot be repaired and diseases take over. Deep sleep of 7-8 hours daily is no less than a tonic.
