TOP 20 TIPS FOR A LONGER LIFE
(PART 1 OF 4)
1. Laugh more
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Laughing appears to
boost the blood flow (by more than 20 per cent) and it may reduce the risk of
developing heart disease.
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Laughing has also been
found to help fight infections, relieve hay fever, ease
pain and help control diabetes.
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The positive effect
of laughing is thought to last around 30 to 45 minutes.
2. Adjust
sleeping time
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Life expectancy may
be reduced by sleeping more than eight hours a night.
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A study found that people who get only six to seven hours sleep a night live longer
than those who sleep eight hours or more, or less than four hours.
3. Eat more garlic
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Garlic has been
referred to as ‘nature’s antibiotic’.
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It is a powerful
cleanser of the body and regular ingestion promotes a healthy heart and circulation by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
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It also helps
fight infection and can boost immunity.
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It helps with the prevention of cancers of the digestive system, including
the oesophagus, stomach, colon and rectum.
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Those who don’t like
the taste of garlic should try the odourless supplements that are available.
4. Boost your sex life
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It is estimated that having sex 3-4 times a week reduces the risk of having a heart attack or stroke by half.
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During sex, the
average person maintains their heart rate above 70 per cent of the maximum.
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Sex also reduces stress,
leads to greater contentment and better sleep.
5. Drink tea
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Scientists tend to
agree that tea, both black and green, may contribute positively to the
promotion of health and the prevention of chronic disease.
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Recent research studies reveal the antioxidants in
tea may inhibit the growth of cancer cells, support dental health, increase
bone density and strengthen cardiovascular health.
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According to a study,
heart attack patients who were tea drinkers decreased their risk of death by up
to 44 per cent, as compared to non-tea drinkers.