Admittedly, some people are healthy and less of them even in old ageDiseases such as diabetesendangered. But good genes are not the reason for this. After an extensive study, researchers from Great Britain have found that there are five habits that can significantly increase our life expectancy. And that's not all: Anyone who follows the next rules from the age of 50 will stay fit even in old age.
Healthy habits that keep us fit: New study from Great Britain
The research team from Great Britain examined the connection between the lifestyle habits of over 120,000 adults and their health. People from China, England, the Netherlands and the USA took part. The scientists observed the test subjects medically over a period of thirty years and checked whether and how their lifestyle affected their life expectancy. Criteria such as physical activity, healthy eating, and certain risk factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol were assessed. After an analysis, 5 healthy habits were then summarized. The research team found that those who strictly followed these rules had a grade above 12Years longer lifespanhad. His chances of illness and death were reduced by more than 60%. At the same time, they found that only a fraction of all subjects (1.2% of respondents) were able to follow all 5 lifestyle habits.
5 Healthy Habits That Can Extend Our Lifespan
The following healthy habits were compiled by the British team after an in-depth analysis of the test results:
1. Drink less than 100 ml of alcohol weekly.
2. Pay attention to a healthy and balanced diet. The Mediterranean diet, which relies on whole grain bread, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and healthy fats such as olive oil, has proven to be optimal.
3. Do sports or be active for half an hour a day. For example, from the age of 50 you should take long walks every day. Yoga, swimming and dancing can also have a positive effect on your health.
4. Maintain an optimal weight and pay attention to the body mass index. For adults, the values vary from 18.5 to 24.9.
5. Avoid smoking completely.
Of course, for most people, life changes take longer. That's why the researchers are of the opinion that you should start doing this from the age of 50 at the latest. The average lifespan in Germany is 83 years for women and 80 years for men. These lifestyle habits can not only significantly increase life expectancy. They also ensure that we stay healthy even in old age.
