How to Live Longer

There are so many issues that affect the life expectancy, and life quality of people, all over the world and can vary from place to place. Many studies have been compiled to investigate why this is, and to give advice to people on how to best improve their lives, and feel better about themselves while doing it. There are so any health, social, and economic factors which feed into this problem. It is affecting people everyday all over the world, and there are particular factors that can affect the West compared to other parts of the world. Educating yourself on the problem is the first step to improving your own life expectancy and quality of life. Here are some ways in which you can improve your own life, and what factors make you at risk too.

Diet

Heart disease and diabetes are one of the biggest killers in West. Other parts of the world simply don’t  have this issue as much, because consumerist fast food companies have not plagued these places yet. Processed fast foods such as burgers, fries, microwave meals, and fizzy drinks can put you at risk when consumed regularly and in large amounts. These processed food have many added artificial ingredients that are detrimental to your health, not to mention the saturated fats that the foods contain. Because these foods are cheap, these diseases often affect people from a low economic background. Eating fresh food that you cook at home can improve your health by lowering your blood pressure, and simply by consuming nutritious foods that your body needs. Changing your diet is probably the most important factor, so make sure to take a look at what you’re eating. A vegan diet is the healthiest and has the longest life expectancy for a reason.

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Getting Exercise

This might take a bit more effort than changing what’s in your kitchen cupboards, but when it could make you live longer, it has to be addressed. A bit of exercise a couple of times a week can do wonders for your health. Finding an activity you enjoy and want to carry on doing, is key to making this a lifelong habit. Running or jogging is the best fat burner out there, and great for your heart to. As well as your physical health, exercise is great for depression and anxiety, and all them endorphins promotes feelings of wellbeing and happiness. What could possible be better? Every droplet of sweat, and every step you take, will get you on the way to being a better and healthier you. The importance of exercise shouldn’t be ignored, even a little is great! It can make such a difference to you life.

Taking Care of Your Mental Health

So far we have talked about physical health, but mental health is just as important. In many Western countries you are more of a threat to yourself, especially concerning men, that other people are. This  demonstrates how mental health is overlooked in it’s importance. Although physical health is also a huge factor, you ultimately have to be able to live with yourself and the mind you inhabit. Even simple things like keeping a journal, talking to others about how you feel or if something worries you, can all help to improve your day to day living. If you feel you have other issues that need more time and consideration than day to day worries, talk to a professional or consider therapy.

Kick Some Unhealthy Habits

As you get older habits like smoking and drinking take much more of a toll on you, and if continued can have some detrimental to day to day life, and long term too. Kicking these habits as you get older reduces risk of disease and make living better for you and your family. Quitting smoking can improve your breathing, and improve your lung capacity if you take up exercise. It can also reduce feelings of anxiety too, which is one reason why people smoke in the first place. As well as reducing stress, not craving nicotine will help you to feel more level headed, and make you feel more in control of your body and your needs.

There are many ways you can improve your health, and this is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. Trying to increase the length of your life and become healthier might mean changing some habits, where you shop, or taking up some new ones, but it will be well worth it. Improving the quality of your life is, after all, priceless.