1. Often laugh
many studies have confirmed that laughter can reduce stress, improve immune system function, and even reduce pain. These research conclusions have promoted the vigorous development of “laughter club” all over the world. Participants came to the club to laugh and do breathing exercises.
2. Go to bed earlier
research results show that if people over the age of 50 sleep 6 ~ 9 hours a night, their thinking ability is stronger than their peers who sleep less. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University Medical Center in the United States found that people with poor sleep quality will have signs of premature aging, including long wrinkles, uneven skin color and decreased skin elasticity.
3. Waist circumference reduction
a person’s waist circumference is a predictor of his current and future health status, which is even more accurate than the body mass index. A recent study showed that thin women with more abdominal fat were three times more likely to die than women with smaller waistlines. Cohen and other scholars believe that when people eat low calories, it will activate the longevity gene in the human body.
4. Do physical examination and screening every year
, which is very helpful for disease prevention. It is important to make specific screening for heart disease, breast cancer and colon cancer in time, and vaccinate against influenza and herpes zoster. In addition, you need to check whether your tetanus vaccine is up-to-date, although it has a long validity period.
5. Play puzzle games
Dr. Mulally doleswamy believes that puzzle games will be beneficial to the cognitive function of the elderly. It can activate brain cells and enable the elderly to master the ability of rapid learning. The combination of educational games and physical exercise will have a positive effect on the memory and cognitive function of the elderly.
6. Early detection of stroke signs
Dr. sassam Hussein believes that people in the process of stroke will lose 2 million brain cells per minute, which is the key to quickly send them to hospital for thrombolytic therapy. Early treatment of stroke can prevent the rapid decline of brain function in the elderly.
7. Drinking only boiled water starts the longevity gene
. Without any exercise, if you don’t drink any carbonated drinks and fruit juices within 6 months and only drink pure boiled water, you can lose 3.5kg. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that as long as you drink less than one cup of sugary drinks a day, you can make the body burn calories more effectively. Drinking only boiled water will enable you to obtain significant health effects and activate the function of longevity gene.