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Question: How can we ensure that we live longer or increase our longevity?

(Posted by: cuteangel on 2009-10-05 05:07:41)

Posted by: Health Buddy on 2009-10-05, 05:23:12

Your life is in your own hands. You need a healthy and good lifestyle. Eating properly the balanced meal and occasional binge eating, regular physical activity and keeping yourself emotionally and mentally happy can keep years adding to your life. Don't stress yourself over matters which you can let go of easily and keep away from arguments. Learn to look at things from a positive viewpoint. Happy living!

Posted by: JP on 2009-10-05, 05:12:31

Just saw this article when I logged onto Yahoo this morning.... health.yahoo.com/ experts/ drmao/ 19787/ how-to-live-to-100/

Posted by: ? on 2009-10-05, 05:13:55

You can improve longevity by cutting out stress and adopting healthy habits. This means eating well and remaining active. It also means being mentally and emotionally contented and finding the right balance between work and leisure.

Posted by: Abhay on 2009-10-05, 05:15:02

To increase our longevity one should have positive attitude towards life and try to enjoy the life as it comes, with no hat rate, jealousy and have contended attitude

Posted by: demiurge on 2009-10-05, 06:29:19

The only scientifically proven way to live longer is through caloric restriction - en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ Caloric_restriction. Also, avoid obviously unhealthy things, dont smoke, dont do drugs, exercise at least 3 times a week, eat lots of fruit and vegetables, try reduce red meat intake, ect.

Posted by: SquareSquirrel on 2009-10-05, 07:11:00

Recent research carried out in fruit flies shows that boosting someones telomeres levels will increase lifespan. telomeres are an enzyme that increase dna chain length during mitosis and meisosis, telomere action decreases as we grow older and this has been linked to the ageing process.

Posted by: sintu_nivi on 2009-10-05, 07:34:17

Do all the 7 pranayam everyday

Posted by: disaster girl on 2009-10-05, 07:52:46

All the answers are pretty obvious. Reduce stress. Get adequate sleep. Eat nutritious food. Get exercise. Wear sunscreen. Drink enough water. Take a multi Vitamin. Do regular self checks of your body like breast exams keeping track of moles etc. Get your annual physical. Always use protection for sexual activity. Don't smoke, quit smoking, don't abuse alcohol and other substances. Exercise your brain crosswords etc all through your life to keep your mental faculties strong as long as possible. Know your family medical history. Find a passion a spark something that motivates fulfills and drives you emotionally and or spiritually.