7 simple rules that add 10 years of life

To be honest, I bought into zaglovok. Who would not want to know another secret to long life, backed up by scientific studies of factors and Canadian scientists. After reading the text, I realized that these miracle-steps are known to everyone, but for some reason, they follow only a few. Therefore, I believe it is just a reminder that the long and healthy life under our noses, and we continue to stubbornly ignore it.

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Research conducted cardiologist Dr. Clyde Yancy, and made his results at the opening ceremony of the Congress for cardiovascular problem in Vancouver. In his opinion people following 7 simple steps can live 90-100 years without any health problems.

The study is based on statistical data on the population of Canada (health, life expectancy, etc.). As our standard of living is much lower, so the more we need to more carefully monitor their health. Especially because the rules do not require any additional costs.

1. Be proactive

Did you know that a sedentary lifestyle robs you at least 4 years of life? In addition, these people increase their risk of developing heart disease and stroke in half. If you stay physically active, your mind will also be a live (physical exercise are no less important than crossword puzzles). This does not mean that everyone should at once get up and run up for a gym membership (which would still be a good idea). Do not get stuck in place, even if a lot of work and all around lights. Work is not the meaning of your life. Especially because once you go haywire and goes down for some time, no one will be waiting for your recovery. You simply replaced with a newer member. Do not forget about yourself, walk a lot, walk, run, ride a bike, go hiking.

I have a wonderful example of a group of pensioners "Health", which come every day to stretch the bones under the leadership of a dedicated coach for them. And there's an example of a crowd of pensioners who spend in queues at the clinic hours. It turns out that there are clubs, she go to a clinic to communicate with each other and complain to doctors of life. Do you think any of these groups will eventually be healthier?

2. Watch and control your cholesterol

High cholesterol leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Now the big question is - do you know your cholesterol level? When you do the last time was at the doctor (dentist does not count) and blood tests?

Thank God we have the products that fall under the category of a healthy diet, you can easily find on the market grandmothers very sane prices. To do this, not necessarily to go to expensive boutique with organic products. Only the grandmother, too, must be checked (especially when it comes to meat and dairy products). Again, it has been proven that a healthy diet can be very tasty. Less fried and fat, more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans!

4. Watch for blood pressure

High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" - it often does not give any symptoms, but the results of careless attitude to health can be quite disastrous. Knowing your pressure and consultation with your doctor will allow you to adjust it in the right direction.

5. Try to stick to a healthy weight

Obesity is another common cause of cardiovascular disease (and not only!). Determine how much weight is normal for you, you can use tables, which define the height and weight ratio (plus you need to take into account bone mass, percentage of body fat in your body, etc.). These systems are many and you can choose for themselves exactly the one that suits you best. In general, a healthy weight is one in which you yourself feel good, both physically and psychologically.

6. Monitor your blood sugar levels

Diabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and stroke. On the other, no less "pleasant" risk factors that adds diabetes, we will not recall. Do not forget about the second type of diabetes (acquired).

7. Give up smoking

The fact that smoking is harmful to health, everyone knows. On all packs in huge letters written that smoking can cause lung cancer, but still not giving up on him. More than 37,000 Canadians die prematurely each year from smoking. In Russia every year from smoking kills about 332,000 people in Ukraine - 37 000. I can not say that the data on Russia and Ukraine correspond to reality, but I think that the actual numbers may be even greater. Add to this figure a couple of thousands of deaths from passive smoking and the picture becomes even less rosy. Do not know what terrible - slowly kill themselves, knowing very well, or to understand that after a you can pick up a few more people who shared with you your "hobby", inhaling cigarette smoke.

Yes, some of our city on the level of contamination is far ahead of Canada, but our people are somehow more ignore the standard rules of a healthy and happy life. If the desire for self-destruction in our blood, then these 7 points you need to add the 8 th - mandatory training will for life and positive thinking. In this case, the US «Keep smiling» no longer sounds so ridiculous and takes on a slightly different meaning.