Five habits at the middle age continue the period of life without illnesses

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research has shown that five habits practiced by middle -aged people can increase the number of years lived Without diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular pathologies, cancer.

One of the largest studies that studied the impact of lifestyle on longevity has shown that there is a minimum of five habits, the presence of which at the middle age continue to people without illness. According to these data, habits that contribute to healthy longing are

• healthy balanced diet,
• regular exercise,
• Supporting normal body weight,
• Smoking and controlling the amount of alcohol consumed,
• A sufficient sleep.

“Adherence to these habits at the middle age can increase the number of years, lived without type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular and cancer,” – the researchers, specialists of the Harvard School of Public Health.

in favor of scientists's conclusion They say data analysis data obtained during 34-year observations of women (73 196) and 28-year observations by men (38 366). The authors of the study found that women who practiced four or five healthy habits at the age of 50 lived on average for 34.4 years without diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, compared to 23.7 years of healthy lifestyle among Women who did not practice any of these healthy habits. Men who practice four or five healthy habits at the age of 50 have lived 31.1 years without chronic diseases compared to 23.5 years among men who have not practiced them.

“in men- Smokers, as well as men and women with obesity, have the lowest expectant life expectancy without illness. Men and women who sleep regularly or insufficiently are at high risk of obesity, coronary heart disease, diabetes, ”experts summarized.