Experts name 4 key habits of long-lived people

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According to the National Institute on Aging (NIH), one of the key habits long-lived people are able to independently perform routine tasks that require physical activity.

Experts note that a long life can be enjoyable only if a person has good enough health to enjoy it. Experts from the NIH named four key habits that not only increase the chances of living long, but also contribute to healthy aging.

Physical activity. Scientists state that regular sports and physical exercises reduce the risk of diseases and disabilities that often occur with age.

• Balance exercises help prevent falls, which are the leading cause of disability in old age.
• Strength exercises help to build muscle, reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
• Stretching exercises are useful for maintaining body flexibility.

In addition to training, daily activities that make a person be mobile.

“Everyday activities – for example, walking, gardening, taking the stairs instead of the elevator – can have a significant impact on your health in the long run,” the researchers note.

< p>Maintaining a healthy weight.A habit of keeping fit protects against obesity, which is a trigger for life-shortening diseases. Obese people are at greater risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.

Foods with a low glycemic index. Food plays an important role in aging. It has been established that long-lived people actively consume cereals with a high fiber content, low-fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and legumes. These products usually have a low glycemic index, which helps curb excessive appetite and stabilizes blood sugar levels.

“Nutrients obtained from proper nutrition help keep muscles, bones, organs and other parts of the body strong throughout life,” say experts from the NIH.

Practice to your heart's content. In the list of key habits of longevity, scientists also included “passion for activities that are liked, bring pleasant emotions, psychological comfort”. Long-lived people almost always have a hobby.