Fruit and veggies are a big part of your life
This isn’t your first time being told to eat your veggies. But time and time again, there’s some evidence supporting the difference this longevity secret can make to your life expectancy.
A study by the Imperial College in London found that eating ten portions of fruits and veggies daily could prevent 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide. But if ten sounds like a bit too much for you, five portions is a good place to start.
You embrace tech
Learn to Skype or use Twitter to help keep your brain cells young and vibrant, says the senior director for Evercare (part of United Healthcare), a group that sponsors a yearly poll of US centenarians.
Many of the older generations send e-mails, Google lost friends, and even take advantage of online dating. Researchers have concluded that using the latest technology allows us to remain socially engaged and mentally agile.
It’s always a good idea to stay connected to family, friends, and current events. It’ll make you feel relevant and vital.
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Inspirational. Good Reminders.
So far so good for me. Most of my friends didn’t make it pass 50. My family have life span of 93-106. lived at their homes . Until THEY ask to go to a home to make friends I thought that was so funny. My 100 year old grandfather had girlfriends. I said OMG! LOL! Stranger yet he like weed and wine I could not stop laughing at him. He was so cool!
You should add what I call “the happiness quotient” to the list. First of all, recognize that happiness is an inside job. This quotient should be maintained at as high a level as possible. An orchid blooming at the window, always keeping a book going, a junket with a friend every now and then for lunch, visiting (and donating to) thrift stores. Maybe you should get a small dog, or a cat!