10 longevity habits

The most important factor that determines how long you live is not genes, but your lifestyle. Don’t believe? According to a new study of 12 British families published in the British Medical Journal, you can cut your risk of stroke by half by doing the following: get at least half an hour of physical activity a day, eat five portions should contain fruits or vegetables), do not smoke and consume alcoholic beverages in moderation.

All these, of course, are obvious steps that you already knew about. But researchers have found that centenarians share their habits in nutrition, exercise, ways to deal with stress — all of which we can use to slow down our aging process. Of course, you are more likely to live to 100 if your ancestors were long-lived. But here the question arises: what if your ancestors did not live their 100 years (although they had a longevity gene) only because they led an unhealthy lifestyle — they drank, smoked, led a passive lifestyle, etc., without waiting for “your” age? In short, follow these 10 rules if you want to live a long life…

1. Don’t retire. “Experience shows that when a person who suddenly stops working begins to develop obesity and chronic diseases,” says Luigi Ferrucci, director of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. In Chianti (Italy), which is famous for its centenarians, a wide variety of ways for leisure. “After leaving their jobs, Italians spend most of their time on small farms cultivating grapes and vegetables,” says Luigi Ferrucci. “They are never passive.” Farming is not for you? Settle into the museum! And in general — there are a lot of options, even if you work for little money or even for free.