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How to live longer

Introduction

Everyone wants to live for a longer period of time than they now do. It is sometimes said that the

key to accomplishing this objective is to take actions that are beneficial to one's health, such as

beginning an exercise routine, giving up smoking, and cutting down on alcohol use. According

to the findings of previous studies, proper nutrition is associated with increased longevity. The

key to living a happy and healthy life for a long time is to keep your mind, body, and social life

busy. "Aging into retirement isn't about sleeping off in a rocking chair and watching the world go

by," Bernard continues. "It's about making the most of every day." The younger generation might

benefit much from the understanding, compassion, and knowledge that comes from older

generations. This type of participation is really necessary for the development of our society. Eat

fewer calories and get more exercise if you want to extend your life. People who are trying to

consume diets lower in calories can accomplish this goal in part by selecting foods that contain

less fat. Fast foods that are high in fat, including hamburgers and fried chicken, should be

avoided as much as possible. You should eat salads and fruits instead of these every day.

Walking around after a meal is also advantageous since it enables your body to digest the food

that it has just consumed. You could perhaps lose weight while also improving your physical
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fitness. Those who take both of these pieces of advice to the heart are more likely to live a long

and healthy life. It has been shown that abstaining from tobacco usage is related to a longer and

healthier life span. There is no hiding the fact that giving up smoking is a difficult task.

However, there is evidence to indicate that one may start reaping the health benefits of quitting

smoking right away. One of the most important things to live a longer life is taking care of your

hygiene. As hygiene plays an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Hygiene means

taking care of your personal belongings, which may include taking a shower, cleaning your teeth,

washing your hands, and a lot other such things. Despite the fact that it is often used as a stand-in

for personal cleanliness, having a neat appearance is only one of the numerous advantages that

may be gained by ironing your shirt. It has been shown that a lack of care paid to one's personal

hygiene may lead to a variety of health issues as well as a reduction in the average lifetime of a

person. In point of fact, however, a lack of cleanliness is connected to a number of chronic

diseases, and the discomfort that individuals feel is a direct consequence of this relationship. You

run the risk of developing gum disease if you don't properly care for your teeth by, for example,

cleaning and cleansing your teeth on a daily basis. This condition leads to extreme pain and

swelling in the gums. This is also true if you do not clean your hands and fingernails on a regular

basis. If you don't, you run the danger of having an infection under your nails, which can be very

painful since it's caused by a buildup of oil and fungal bacteria. If you don't, you run the risk of

getting an infection, and this can lead to further diseases, which can stop you from living a

longer life. So to live a longer life, taking care of personal hygiene is important.

Main body

As stated by Bruno S Frey (2011), People who are content with their lives tend to live for a

longer period of time. This is a result of the fact that having a constructive attitude toward life is
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one of the most important variables in determining whether or not a person will have the

opportunity to live a longer life. Those who have made it a routine to look for happiness in

everyday experiences are less likely to be affected by traumatic events or mental health issues,

which enables them to take full advantage of each day(Frey).

As mentioned by Ian Deary (2008), persons with higher intellect levels had a longer life

expectancy than those with lower intelligence levels. It's not only that smarter individuals tend to

make decisions that are better for their health and have more discretionary funds to devote

toward better medical treatment; it's also that smarter people tend to be more open to new

experiences. Instead, this is because their genes favor both intelligence and longevity, which

results in a longer lifespan for them. This is why they live so much longer(Deary).

According to P.C. Calder ( 2018), At any age, it is important to bear in mind that your genes and

the way you evolved as a kid may mitigate the effects of your environment as well as the choices

you make regarding your lifestyle. It's possible that the way a person reacts to the stimuli in their

surroundings at different phases of their development might give some insight into the results of

the decisions they make in their day-to-day life. Because of the connection that exists between

genes, the environment, and society, the process of good or unhealthy aging is not primarily

driven by any one factor. This is because aging is a process that occurs over time. Exercise may

be defined as any action that a person does that involves moving their body with the purpose of

maintaining or enhancing their physical fitness, mental and emotional health, the power of their

immune system, and cardiovascular fitness. Although this is not always the case, it seems that

the greatest substantial influence on one's overall healthspan may be accomplished by making

positive adjustments to one's lifestyle at an earlier stage of life. This is despite the fact that this is

not always the case. (Calder et al.).

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According to Kern (2008), The researchers decided to conduct a meta-analysis on the link

between conscientiousness-related traits and longevity as a response to the growing body of

evidence that suggests more conscientious behavior is associated with a longer lifetime. This was

done in response to the fact that more conscientious behavior is associated with a longer lifetime.

The type of design that was employed was a random-effects analysis, and it was this analysis that

was used to integrate the statistical information that was gathered from twenty separate samples.

Additionally, the authors made use of fixed-effects models in order to study the possible

moderating implications that various dimensions of conscientiousness and studies had in the

research. The following are the most crucial predictors of past and future success: The effect

sizes of each sample were calculated by using the correlation coefficient r, with consideration

given to the correlation that was discovered to exist between conscientiousness and the

likelihood of dying away. (Kern and Friedman).

According to Traci M Kazmerski ( 2021), People who have cystic fibrosis are living longer and

healthier lives, which has led to an increase in the number of CF patients who are considering

their reproductive choices, which may include having children, avoiding having children, or

both. There is a growing consensus that people living with cystic fibrosis, whether they are

parents or nonparents, have unique reproductive health care requirements, which argues for a

modification of the conventional treatment approach for CF. This page provides a summary of

the fertility, pregnancy, and alternate paths to parenting, as well as the influence of parenthood

on mental and physical health, as well as essential future research relating to the reproductive

objectives and family-building concerns of persons with CF(Kazmerski et al.).

According to John Urry ( 2012), Exercise lowers the risk of developing time-of-life illnesses

such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, which in turn leads to an increase in life
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expectancy. On the other hand, low-energy pursuits like sitting, lying down, or watching

television have been linked to an increased risk of sickness and death. Activities such as taking a

brisk walk, playing doubles tennis, and raking the yard are examples of activities with a

moderate level of physical demand. Jogging, running, participating in a physically challenging

fitness class, climbing, and even carrying heavy goods upstairs are all examples of strenuous

forms of exercise. People who are used to breathing in the fresh air, who go out for walks first

thing in the morning, and who consume a diet that is heavy in fruits and vegetables are likely to

live longer than the average person(Urry).

Conclusion

Even though the vast majority of people express an interest in extending their lifespan, some

people only do so on the proviso that they remain in excellent health all the way through their

years. It is not uncommon for individual ambitions to be in direct opposition to the interests of

the community as a whole. The conditions are such that both may take place at the same time.

Increases in life expectancy are advantageous for society as a whole, especially when they occur

along with enhancements in general health. The emotional life of the person is enriched when

they are able to live long enough to know not just the next generation but also one or two

generations beyond that and for their grandchildren to know their grandparents. The wisdom and

experience that comes from years of life lived are priceless to society. When more members of a

community reach old age, the rhythms of that society become more steady. Many people, as they

become older, come to the realization that each new era of life brings with it its own special

collection of advantages and joys that they could never have conceived of when they were

younger. Having a long life span while simultaneously maintaining good health is a freeing
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experience. It gives one the opportunity to devote the required time to introspection, learning,

labor, love, and enjoyment.

Summary

Each and every one of us wishes we might extend our lives beyond the current average. Some

people believe that engaging in healthful behaviors, such as starting an exercise programmer,

giving up smoking, and reducing alcohol use, is the key to achieving this aim. Studies have

shown that people who eat well live longer than those who don't. Keeping your brain, body, and

social life active is the key to living a long, healthy, and happy life. Retiring "isn't about sleeping

off in a rocking chair and watching the world go by," Bernard explains. Making the most of each

day is the key. The wisdom, experience, and compassion of the older generation could be

invaluable to the younger generation. Never forget that your genes and the way you developed as

a child may buffer the results of your surroundings and your lifestyle choices, no matter how old

you are. How a person responds to environmental cues at various stages of their development

may provide light on the long-term effects of their day-to-day choices. The process of healthy or

unhealthy ageing is not largely driven by any one element due to the interconnected nature of

genes, environment, and society. Having a nice look is simply one of the many benefits that may

be acquired by ironing your shirt, despite the fact that it is frequently regarded as a stand-in for

personal hygiene. Neglecting one's personal hygiene has been linked to a number of health

problems and a shorter lifespan. In reality, however, a lack of cleanliness is linked to a variety of

chronic conditions, and the pain that people experience is a direct result of this association.

Failure to maintain good oral hygiene, such as by brushing and flossing at least twice a day, may

lead to gum disease.

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References
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Calder, P. C., et al. “A Holistic Approach to Healthy Ageing: How Can People Live Longer,

Healthier Lives?” Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, vol. 31, no. 4, 2018, pp.

439–50.

Deary, Ian. “Why Do Intelligent People Live Longer?” Nature, vol. 456, no. 7219, 2008, pp.

175–76.

Frey, Bruno S. “Happy People Live Longer.” Science, vol. 331, no. 6017, 2011, pp. 542–43.

Kazmerski, Traci M., et al. “Family-Building and Parenting Considerations for People with

Cystic Fibrosis.” Pediatric Pulmonology, vol. 57, 2022, pp. S75–88.

Kern, Margaret L., and Howard S. Friedman. “Do Conscientious Individuals Live Longer? A

Quantitative Review.” Health Psychology, vol. 27, no. 5, 2008, p. 505.

Urry, John. “Social Networks, Mobile Lives and Social Inequalities.” Journal of Transport

Geography, vol. 21, 2012, pp. 24–30.