A long life is everyone’s greatest hope, but life, old age, illness and death are natural laws that people can’t break. Although we can’t change the facts, we can use scientific methods to prolong life. Do you have the following longevity habits?
1. Contact with animals
Pets provide friendship and warmth to the elderly, so that the elderly can have a target to talk about, so as to release pressure. People who have more contact with pets can have stable blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Besides cats and dogs, setting up an aquarium in your home and keeping a parrot are all helpful. If you don’t want to keep pets at home, go to the zoo or aquarium to contact more small animals, volunteer in the animal shelter, or often walk the neighbor’s dog, it will have the same effect.
2. Listen to music
Listening to music can help alleviate anxiety, help sleep, enhance memory, promote wound healing, reduce the level of stress hormone cortisol related to stress, and enhance immunity. For the elderly, listening to music every day can also lower blood pressure, relieve arthritis pain, accelerate recovery after stroke, and even inhibit the development of cognitive impairment. Music can arouse positive emotions and attitudes, especially in the morning. Choosing fast-paced and pleasant music can help you maintain a good mood throughout the day.
3. Laugh loudly
Laughter can promote changes in the human body and improve the functions of the immune system and endocrine system. Therefore, Xiaobian’s prescription for longevity is to find something that makes you happy, laugh loudly, and pass this happiness on to others.
4. Outdoor activities
Going outdoors more and returning to nature can help improve your mood and self-confidence. People who regularly touch nature are less angry, depressed and nervous. Low intensity aerobic exercise such as outdoor walking and cycling can reduce the risk of heart disease. Fast walking, fishing, boating and planting flowers and vegetables are all good outdoor sports. There is no need to worry that there are no mountains or oceans near your residence. It is also effective to go to local parks, botanical gardens and other “green areas” on weekends.
5. Practice Taiji
Taijiquan has gentle movements and low impact. It is suitable for almost everyone, especially the elderly. Often practicing Taijiquan can alleviate anxiety and depression, improve sleep quality, reduce hypertension and relieve chronic pain such as fibromyalgia.
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