8 Things That Every Man Should Stop Doing If He Wants To Live Longer
1. Eat less processed food.
Processed foods are higher in sodium, saturated fat, sugar and fiber than natural foods. Because they don’t contain toxic compounds, fiber-rich meals have been associated with longer life.
2. Stop smoking and drinking.
Smoking affects the respiratory and neurological systems, making therapy expensive and often impossible. Alcoholic beverages contain hazardous substances that harm the kidneys and liver. Due to poor mental judgment, a person can create fatal accidents.
3. Take a step out of your seat.
You can add three years to your life by doing 15 minutes of moderate intensity exercise three times a day. People with health problems such as heart disease can also live longer because blood, nutrients and oxygen are distributed evenly. Exercise strengthens the body’s immunological system.
4. Don’t hold grudges
Holding grudges increases levels of the stress hormone, which is not good for your heart, metabolism and immune system.
5. Stop being lonely
Staying social can help boost your immune system. Good relationships make you strong, while bad relationships can leave you feeling negative and at risk for depression and even heart attacks.
6. Stop depriving yourself of a good night’s sleep.
Stress, sadness and heart disease are all less likely in people who get enough sleep. Sleep allows the body to regenerate new tissue and replenish wasted energy, which helps keep illnesses at bay.
7. Excessive anxiety
Stress damages our bodies and shortens our lives by releasing harmful hormones and chemicals. Relaxation and meditation can help ease anxiety and tension.
8. Don’t put all your hopes in your genes.
Men should stop estimating their life expectancy based solely on the health of their ancestors. Diet, exercise, stress and social ties all impact longevity. Individual care is the sole determinant of lifespan.
