Healthy living. Two simple words that
actually require a simple effort to make it happen. However, until now many of
us are often ignored.
In fact many studies have been done
to convince the whole world that a healthy lifestyle should be a culture to
improve overall quality of life.
Long live better with Exercise
A study examining the relationship
between exercise routines and longevity has been published in the U.S. National
Cancer Institute.
The study found that people who are
physically active (exercise diligent) above the age of 40 years can live 2-7
years longer than those who did not exercise. In fact, if the person is
overweight and are physically active, he still get the same benefits.
"If you do not exercise and then
start the sport in just a few minutes, it means you have experienced a
substantial increase in life expectancy," said Steven Moore of the U.S.
National Cancer Institute.
These results are similar to results
of studies that have been presented other research, Michael Mosley, told the
BBC some time ago. In previous research, Mosley said that short-term
high-intensity exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart attacks.
But it turns out the health benefits
of exercise can also be obtained from the short-term with normal intensity,
such as walking. Walking is the simplest exercise and has many health benefits.
Walk as much as 450 minutes a week (an average of 1 hour per day) can increase
life span for 3-4 years.
"Everyone must understand that
exercise can make the body healthy. And they will be more excited if the
results come back reminding them of the importance of exercise, "said Dr.
David Katz of Yale University's Prevention Research Center.
Skin can Detect Heart Disease
Recent research presented at the
American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012 showed if a person shows
signs of aging on the skin surface, then that person may be experiencing health
problems, such as heart problems or other organs.
The study notes of 10, 885 people
studied, a total of 3. 938 people experiencing baldness, 3405 increased fat
deposits around the eyes. And 10 years later, researchers found as many as 3401
people developed heart disease and 1,700 people had a heart attack.
Here are the signs of premature aging
on the surface which could be an indicator of a person's poor health according
to a team of researchers to the American Heart Association's Scientific
Sessions 2012.
- Hair changes color to gray
- Appear more wrinkles
- Excessive hair loss to go bald
- Folds occur on the ears
- Fat deposits around the eyelids
Those who experience the above
symptoms 3-4 have 57 percent greater risk of heart attack and 39 percent higher
risk of heart disease.
Experts point out that wrinkles and
other signs of premature aging caused by defective DNA evolve slowly. Running a
healthier lifestyle ranging from sports to run a diet rich in antioxidants can
reduce the risk of DNA damage and premature aging.
Lose Weight to Improve Sleep Quality
If you suffer from insomnia and not
getting good quality sleep, then losing weight can be a solution. The team of
researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that if
the quality of sleep will tend to increase if a person's weight is reduced.
"We found that increasing the
quality of sleep is significantly associated with lower weight. Especially if
the person is successful in reducing fat in the belly, "said Kerry Stewart
as head of research.
This study tested 77 overweight
people who have type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. After 6 months of the study,
the participants lost weight up to 7 kg and 15 percent of them succeeded in
reducing fat deposits in the abdomen, and they claim to get better sleep
quality than before.
That's three main points that became
a hot topic in the health world. There are many other studies that prove that a
healthy lifestyle is not something harmful, but a way of life to improve your
overall quality of life
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