Suprising Signs That You Will Live To Be 100
I have seen this post around on the internet and I thought what an interesting topic. I think that most of us like to think of ourselves living a long and prosperous life, but as msnbc health lists there [...]
I have seen this post around on the internet and I thought what an interesting topic. I think that most of us like to think of ourselves living a long and prosperous life, but as msnbc health lists there may be some signs that suggest an advantage. Of course, they didn’t list everything that goes into account for good health. Things like stress and over diet also play a role. To ready the full article click here .
You’re the life of the party
Outgoing people are 50 percent less likely to develop dementia, according to a recent study of more than 500 men and women age 78 and older from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Participants also described themselves as not easily stressed.
Researchers speculate that their more resilient brains may be due to lower levels of cortisol — studies show that oversecretion of this “stress hormone” can inhibit brain cells’ communication. Science-backed ways to cut cortisol levels: Meditate, sip black tea, or take a nap.
You run for 40 minutes a day
Scientists in California found that middle-aged people who did just that — for a total of about 5 hours per week — lived longer and functioned better physically and cognitively as they got older; the researchers tracked runners and nonrunners for 21 years. “What surprised us is that the runners didn’t just get less heart disease — they also developed fewer cases of cancer, neurologic diseases, and infections,” says study author Eliza Chakravarty, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. “Aerobic exercise keeps the immune system young.” If you don’t like to run, even 20 minutes a day of any activity that leaves you breathless can boost your health, she says.
You like raspberries in your oatmeal
Most Americans eat 14 to 17 g of fiber per day; add just 10 g and reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by 17 percent, according to a Netherlands study. Dietary fiber helps reduce total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, improve insulin sensitivity, and boost weight loss. One easy fix: Top your oatmeal (½ cup dry has 4 g fiber) with 1 cup of raspberries (8 g) and you get 12 g of fiber in just one meal.
You started menopause after age 52
Studies show that naturally experiencing it later can mean an increased life span. One reason: “Women who go through menopause late have a much lower risk of heart disease,” says Mary Jane Minkin, MD, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine.
You had a baby later in life
If you got pregnant naturally after age 44, you’re about 15 percent less likely to die during any year after age 50 than your friends who had their babies before age 40, reports a recent University of Utah study.
“If your ovaries are healthy and you are capable of having children at that age, that’s a marker that you have genes operating that will help you live longer,” says lead researcher Ken R. Smith, PhD, professor of human development at the university.
( Although, I have heard the other way around where the younger you have kids the least risk for disease)
Your pulse beats 15 times in 15 seconds
That equates to 60 beats per minute — or how many times a healthy heart beats at rest. Most people have resting rates between 60 and 100 bpm, though the closer to the lower end of the spectrum, the healthier. A slower pulse means your heart doesn’t have to work as hard and could last longer, says Leslie Cho, MD, director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Center at the Cleveland Clinic.
You don’t snore
Snoring is a major sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder that causes you to stop breathing briefly because throat tissue collapses and blocks your airway. In severe cases, this can happen 60 to 70 times per hour.
Sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, memory problems, weight gain, and depression. An 18-year study found that people without OSA were 3 times more likely to live longer than those with severe apnea. If you snore and have excessive daytime drowsiness or mood changes, talk with your doctor about a referral to a sleep center.
You get your blood tested for vitamin D levels
For optimal disease protection, we need at least 30 nanograms of vitamin D per milliliter of blood, reports a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Nearly 80 percent of Americans have less than that. Vitamin D not only helps bones ward off osteoporosis but may also reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and infection, says lead researcher Adit A. Ginde, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. If needed, you can take a daily supplement to get your numbers up. Doctors can measure your levels with a simple blood test, but periodic monitoring may be necessary — vitamin D turns toxic at 100 to 150 ng/mL. ( This idea is very popular right now in the medical community.)
Source: MSNBC August 2009
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