TOP 20 TIPS FOR A LONGER LIFE
(PART 1 OF 4)
1. Laugh more
· Laughing appears to boost the blood flow (by more than 20 per cent) and it may reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
· Laughing has also been found to help fight infections, relieve hay fever, ease pain and help control diabetes.
· The positive effect of laughing is thought to last around 30 to 45 minutes.
2. Adjust sleeping time
· Life expectancy may be reduced by sleeping more than eight hours a night.
· A study found that people who get only six to seven hours sleep a night live longerthan those who sleep eight hours or more, or less than four hours.
3. Eat more garlic
· Garlic has been referred to as ‘nature’s antibiotic’.
· It is a powerful cleanser of the body and regular ingestion promotes a healthy heart and circulation by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
· It also helps fight infection and can boost immunity.
· It helps with the prevention of cancers of the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, colon and rectum.
· Those who don’t like the taste of garlic should try the odourless supplements that are available.
4. Boost your sex life
· It is estimated that having sex 3-4 times a week reduces the risk of having a heart attack or stroke by half.
· During sex, the average person maintains their heart rate above 70 per cent of the maximum.
· Sex also reduces stress, leads to greater contentment and better sleep.
5. Drink tea
· Scientists tend to agree that tea, both black and green, may contribute positively to the promotion of health and the prevention of chronic disease.
· Recent research studies reveal the antioxidants in tea may inhibit the growth of cancer cells, support dental health, increase bone density and strengthen cardiovascular health.
· According to a study, heart attack patients who were tea drinkers decreased their risk of death by up to 44 per cent, as compared to non-tea drinkers.
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