Who doesn’t want to live longer ? I do know a surgery in your 60’s whether hip, neck, abdominal, or even heart decreases your lfe expectancy
Eating too much food high in sodium can have nasty consequences for your body. The most significant of these are potential liver damage. Excessive amounts of sodium can cause an accumulation of fluid in the liver, which in turn leads to inflammation. This leads to obesity which leads to cardiovascular diseases.
Mindful eating encourages a positive relationship with food, reducing emotional eating and bingeing behaviors There is a Netflix series, called HeartThrobs. In the show it has a character with anorexia and OCD. It is excellent to discuss this mental health issue in a television series. We all have done emotional eating and sometimes not eating when problems arise in our lives.
The impact of your sleep is so profound on your longevity. High-quality sleep is linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s. Sleep is the time when your body repairs itself ( especially in REM sleep ), and poor sleep habits can disrupt these restorative processes. You need to have good sleep habits- by reducing screen time your devices as well as avoiding eating late. You need a routine. For example, I nake a time to go into bed. Then I read or stitch for 30 minutes. Prior to this 30 minutes, I take an herbal sleep aid and get my eye mask out. When done with reading I put on my sound device to hear waves of the ocean or a babbling brook When you prioritize sleep, you also reduce stress levels, which can lower inflammation in the body
Meaningful social connections can be so helpful/. These social connections are with friends, family and even partners. I love this quote - “ Alone, you are strong, but together, you’ll be stronger than ever. “ Research shows that meaningful social connections are as important to longevity as diet and exercise. Strong relationships provide emotional support, reduce stress, and contribute to better mental health, all of which are key to living longer
Lasty you need a meanbingful purpose. And you need to be driven Studies have shown that people who have a strong sense of purpose tend to live longer, healthier lives. This sense of purpose can come from many sources, such as work, hobbies, community involvement or even activism for our planet. Although work can be addictive but if you love it —it has merit. I have been talking about hobbies for years. I do many- card making, quilling, needlepoint, and more.
And lastly have GRATITUDE not ATTITUDE Being grateful can change your life. Forgive as best as you can to move on. Studies show that people who regularly practice gratitude experience lower levels of stress and better mental health. Make a gratitude list in your journal every night. Be grateful for the same things. Cultivate happiness from within, Do not find happiness in others. Find the person within you
You see we all can live longer
Until tomorrow…