Sparrow
05-01-07, 03:21 PM
Just seen this on sky news website - 12 ways to live longer according to researchers :)
1)Get Married :lol:
A 20-year-study by the University of Warwick found that married men live an average of three years longer than single ones
2)Laugh :hihi:
Laughing out loud improves circulation as much as exercise, according to researchers at the Centre for Preventative Cardiology at Maryland University, US.
3)Eat Tomato :eatin:
A portion of tomato added to your sandwich each day can slash the risk of heart disease by nearly a third, say researchers at Harvard Medical School.
4)Read Upside Down :upside_down:
Challenging your brain by reading upside down or writing with your opposite hand extends the lifespan of cells and increases life expectancy, say researchers in The Sun newspaper.
5)Control Your Temper :angry:
Getting angry causes permanent damage to the body, particularly to lungs, which makes people age more quickly, according to the journal Thorax.
6)Meditate ;)
Meditating for ten to 20 minutes each day improves emotional well-being, lowers blood pressure and reduces muscle tension.
This increases resistance to infections and disease and prolongs life expectancy.
7)Aim To Excel :wow:
Oscar winners live nearly four times longer than other actors because of their increased sense of self-worth and confidence.
8)Lose Weight :hiding:
Obese people are more likely to suffer from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, which can reduce life expectancy by up to ten years.
9)Go To Church :angel:
Having a faith is linked to lower mortality rates, according to the US National Insititute for Healthcare Reserach, so visit your church, mosque or synagogue.
10)Stop Snoring :zzz:
Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea, which means you are five times more likely to have a heart attack, according to the European Respiratory Journal.
11) Wash Your Hands 8-X
Washing your hands often can help almost half the risk of picking up respiratory infections such as flu.
12)Have A Pint :cheers:
Drinking beer in moderation helps protect against heart disease, cancer and strokes, research published in The Sun shows.
I have just informed my husband being married to me has added three years to his life :wow: His reply was if the stress of being married to you doesnt kill me first you mean :bigeyes: :lol: :P
sparrow :wow:
1)Get Married :lol:
A 20-year-study by the University of Warwick found that married men live an average of three years longer than single ones
2)Laugh :hihi:
Laughing out loud improves circulation as much as exercise, according to researchers at the Centre for Preventative Cardiology at Maryland University, US.
3)Eat Tomato :eatin:
A portion of tomato added to your sandwich each day can slash the risk of heart disease by nearly a third, say researchers at Harvard Medical School.
4)Read Upside Down :upside_down:
Challenging your brain by reading upside down or writing with your opposite hand extends the lifespan of cells and increases life expectancy, say researchers in The Sun newspaper.
5)Control Your Temper :angry:
Getting angry causes permanent damage to the body, particularly to lungs, which makes people age more quickly, according to the journal Thorax.
6)Meditate ;)
Meditating for ten to 20 minutes each day improves emotional well-being, lowers blood pressure and reduces muscle tension.
This increases resistance to infections and disease and prolongs life expectancy.
7)Aim To Excel :wow:
Oscar winners live nearly four times longer than other actors because of their increased sense of self-worth and confidence.
8)Lose Weight :hiding:
Obese people are more likely to suffer from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, which can reduce life expectancy by up to ten years.
9)Go To Church :angel:
Having a faith is linked to lower mortality rates, according to the US National Insititute for Healthcare Reserach, so visit your church, mosque or synagogue.
10)Stop Snoring :zzz:
Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea, which means you are five times more likely to have a heart attack, according to the European Respiratory Journal.
11) Wash Your Hands 8-X
Washing your hands often can help almost half the risk of picking up respiratory infections such as flu.
12)Have A Pint :cheers:
Drinking beer in moderation helps protect against heart disease, cancer and strokes, research published in The Sun shows.
I have just informed my husband being married to me has added three years to his life :wow: His reply was if the stress of being married to you doesnt kill me first you mean :bigeyes: :lol: :P
sparrow :wow: