We all want to live a long and happy life. The therapist, rheumatologist of the Bud Zdorov clinic Svetlana Imaeva said that there are some recommendations that will allow us to celebrate the centenary. First of all, the doctor calls for a healthy lifestyle, but there are less obvious recommendations.
According to her, scientists have proven that pets relieve stress, improve health and prolong life. Communication with animals helps stabilize blood pressure, reduce the risk of depression and improve overall condition, she noted. The doctor reminded that walking with animals is good for health, because it is an additional physical activity.
By the way, about activity. Daily walks, exercises, as well as household chores – cleaning, mopping, taking things apart will help you live longer. The last point is a bit surprising? But cleaning up will be easier.
The brain must be active along with the body – learn foreign languages, solve crosswords and puzzles, read books. This will help prevent dementia and prolong life.
Of course, the doctor calls to give up alcohol or at least minimize its amount. If you really want to, you can drink 1-2 glasses of wine (beer) a week, Imaeva said. It’s the same story with cigarettes.
“Each cigarette takes 7 minutes of your life.. It is important to give up all types of smoking, including vaping and electronic cigarettes, ”the specialist explained.
Another rheumatologist advises to remove stress from life, eat right, rest more often, delegate authority, do what you love and get enough sleep so that the body can recover.
“Try to allocate at least 7-8 hours a day for sleep, adhering to a single regimen on weekdays and weekends. If you have insomnia, talk to your doctor about how to eliminate it as quickly as possible, ”she said.
Doctors always advise you to get enough sleep and scare the consequences of lack of sleep. But what if you take it now and start sleeping for 7-8 hours at night until the end of your days, no matter what? It is clear that this is useful, but how much longer will we live? As American scientists have found out, healthy sleep really prolongs life, and men in this regard are more fortunate than women.
