Ways To LIVE LONGER!

Want to add years in your life? Simply take a few minutes to ask yourself these questions.

Do I Work Too Much?

CUTTING DOWN DESK BOUND HOURS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!

A person who works for more than 55 hours a week has more risk of mental decline and possibly dementia. Based on a study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, this was led by Dr Marianna Virtanen. Dr Virtanen says, “The disadvantages cause by overtime of working should be something that has to be taken seriously and isn’t a minor issue.” Professor Cary Cooper, who is an expert in the workplace about stress at the University of Lancaster, says that it had been long established that constantly working for long hours is bad for a persons general health, and now this study tells it is also bad for our mental functioning. Besides dementia, it’s more likely that a woman who works for more than 51 hours a week are more prone to have high blood pressure than those who don’t log extra hours of working. So, it’s about high time that you cut down on your desk bound moments and start to enjoy life a little! And if you can’t find ways to trim down on working hours, why not add some stress busters such as deep breathing, stretching and how about meditation classes to help you cope. Never let yourself get stress out!

Do I Watch Too Much Television?

LIVE YOUR LIFE INSTEAD OF WATCHING IT!

A study had shown that regularly watching television for two hours in a day can increase the risk of a person becoming obese by 23 percent and even the risk of developing diabetes by 14 percent. A nutritionist Dr Frank Hu says, “Heavy watchers of television are more likely to be overweight and have low nutrient diets, high-calorie which research suggests it could lead to Alzheimer.”

Do I Get Enough Sleep?

WE SHOULD ALL EMBRACE THE “SLEEPING BEAUTY’ IN US.

A researcher study at the University of Bristol has out found that hormonal changes that are caused by lack of sleep could the lead to the increase of appetite. Dr Shahrad Taheri says, “Individuals who usually spends less than eight hours of sleep were shown to have a much greater likelihood of being heavier.” For having a good night’s sleep, try to avoid food such like cheese and soy sauce, which this contains tyramine, which is a brain stimulant.

Do I Hold Grudges?

LEARNING TO FORGIVE AND FORGET IS GOOD FOR THE BODY AND SOUL.

Well, if you aren’t a person who can be able to forgive and forget, then your lungs might be about to be paying the price! According to Harvard Medical School studies, constant bad feelings are such like pollutants in ones body, only triggering inflammation in the lungs just like how cigarette smoke does. A psychologist Dr. Ernest H. Johnson of Raleigh says, “When people are angry, there’s a damage cause to the system that keeps us healthy. So, we’re more prone to cancer, as well as prostate harms.” However, we are not trying to say that you should suppress your feelings. The key lies in channeling your rage the right way. Expert says inhalation technique such as taking 10 deep breathes at a quiet place works just like a charm!

Do I Sit Properly?

GRANDMA AND MUM WAS RIGHT TO NAG YOU TO SIT UP STRAIGHT!

The British Chiropractic Association has found out that 32 percent of community spends 10 hours or even more by just sitting down each day. Sitting can put the least of almost twice as much weight on your back rather than standing up. There is an increase of 85 percent in recording pressure when learning forward in a poor sitting position. This only means, you are just hurting you’re back while you slouch and lean towards your computer! Imagine the abuse your back has taken through all the years? Chiropractors suggest that never to sit in the same position for more than 40 minutes without getting up for a stretch to relax. So, wise up and take care of your precious spine!