The island of Okinawa in Japan is called the land of immortals: its inhabitants often live to be 100 years old or more. Okinawans believe in “ikigai” – this word consists of two others: iki – live and gai – reason. This means that every time you wake up, you need to have some kind of goal – you need to constantly implement new plans and try new hobbies.
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The cows will be delighted! Studies show that life expectancy is higher in people whose diet consists mainly of legumes, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. By adhering to such a “diet”, you can extend life by 10-13 years.
According to Harvard Medical School, people who eat nuts every day have a lower risk of dying from heart disease or cancer.
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According to scientists, our distant “great-great-great”, having reached a respectable age, took care of their grandchildren in order to free their mothers and fathers capable of hunting. Thanks to this, the elderly remained active longer (after all, until they bring a mammoth, children need to be fed fruit, for which they need to climb a tree) and lived longer . The “grandmother hypothesis” doesn’t mean that right now you should demand that your daughter have a granddaughter – just exercise and try to move as much as possible during the day.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, turmeric reduces inflammation, lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer, improves memory, and helps manage depression. A great reason to add it to any dish – from smoothies to scrambled eggs!
