SECRETS TO A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE!

What is a secret of long life?

The first answer comes to our mind is, it is genetics.

Is it genetics really?

Genes do play a role in longevity. Nir Brazilia, a geneticist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, reports that centenarians are 20 times as likely as the average person to have a long lived relative. But a Swedish study of identical twins separated at birth and reared apart concluded that only about 20 to 30 percent of longevity is genetically determined.

Is life style dominated?

Oh yes, it is. Studies show that the life style is the more dominant factor.

What attitude should be towards life?

• Get to work
• Be cheerful
• Look for something fun to do.

It is a whole attitude. Interviews with people who have crossed their 90's show that they are blessed and they have worked on it. Get to work, be cheerful and look for something fun to do is their attitude.

Attributes that dubs longevity's version of three R's?

• Resolution
• Resourcefulness
• Resilience

Throughout long life, people take hardships in stride, traipse blithely over obstacles and convert many into building blocks. Always adhere to a regimen of a careful diet, hard work and regular exercise.

Be extrovert, adds a point to your longevity?

Oh yes. According to the findings of the New England Centenarian Study at Boston University, to be extrovert is a healthy dose of self-esteem and leads to strong ties to family and community.

A study of Centenarians in Sardinia found that people who turn to 100, have extensive social networks and maintain strong ties with family and friends. They are less likely to be depressed than the average 60-year-old.

How to strong the bond with family and friends?

If you understand these relationships, it becomes very easy to go far. Otherwise, it is the most difficult job. Blood relationships are made by Allah and we are bound to make strong those ties. Unfortunately many people take these relationships for granted and lead miserable life. They never get contented and satisfied.

Non-blood relationships are equally sweet and dear. But here we have the opportunity to select the people for relationships. We choose them according to our whim on selfish or non selfish basis.

Every relationship requires time, sympathy, affability, honesty, generosity and love. If all these seeds are sowed in the land of relationship, we get the garden of love as a result

Do optimists live longer than pessimists?

Yes, studies indicate that optimists live longer. Hilary A.Tindle of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center found that among 97,000 women followed for eight years; those deemed optimistic were significantly less likely to die from heart disease and all causes than were pessimistic women, whom she described as "cynically hostile."

The optimists are less likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol. They take better care of their health.

What about stress and traumas of life?

According to one study, survivors of traumatic life events learn to cope better with stress and poverty and are more likely to live a long life.

Everyone should facilitate a long, wholesome and productive life.

Love life!

Live a healthy and happy life!

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