What Are the Non-Exercise Secrets to a Long Life?
Every day brings a torrent of news articles, videos and podcasts about longevity. And trying to sort out what to actually do can be a struggle, since a lot of that advice is too complicated, too time-consuming or too costly. The good news: “You can live a long, healthy life without adding tasks that require a lot of willpower or feel like drudgery,” says oncologist Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, author of Eat Your Ice Cream. “Just integrating a few behaviors into your usual routine can give you maximum benefits with minimum effort.”
Dr. Emanuel’s simple longevity health plan: After digging into the latest longevity news, Dr. Emanuel lets us in on the simple strategies he recommends to stay happy and healthy in the long term—plus a delicious must-do!
Chat a little more: Having frequent, positive interactions with loved ones and acquaintances is one of the strongest predictors of health and longevity, says Dr. Emmanuel. The link? British researchers explain that every time you interact with people, your brain releases key hormones that energize immune cells, tamp down pain and inflammation, lower blood pressure and more, improving your health more effectively than quitting smoking can.
Excerpted from Woman’s World
