Reaching 100 is no longer as rare as it once was. Lifestyle choices matter just as much as genetics.
Here are some simple, science-backed habits that can help you live a longer and healthier life.
Eat yoghurt every day
Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest woman who lived to 117, ate three healthy yoghurts a day.
Researchers believe this simple habit may have contributed to her remarkable longevity.
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Sit on the floor
Getting up and down from the floor helps maintain strength, balance, and flexibility, all of which decline with age.
Studies published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology show that people who perform poorly in sit-to-stand tests are five times more likely to die prematurely than those who perform well.
Test your balance
The “flamingo test,” where you stand on one leg for as long as possible, has been linked to longer life expectancy, better balance often means better health.
Floss your teeth
Poor oral hygiene is linked to heart disease, dementia, and even certain cancers.
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People who never floss are more likely to die young than daily flossers.
Enjoy a little red wine
Moderate red wine consumption may protect your heart and gut thanks to antioxidants like resveratrol.
However, too much alcohol is harmful, aim for less than one glass a day is key.
Keep your love life active
Regular intercourse can boost longevity. Research from University of Bristol og Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, has found that men with high sexual activity have a 50 percent lower death rate.
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Intercourse also improves mental health, regulates hormones, and may reduce the risk of prostate and breast cancers.
Train your senses
A fading sense of smell can signal cognitive decline or dementia.
Experts suggest training your nose by enjoying scents such as coffee, orange peel, and spices, is a simple way to help protect brain health.
Use vision and hearing aids
Correcting hearing or vision loss with glasses and hearing aids can reduce the risk of dementia and significantly improve quality of life.
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Sweat it out in the sauna
A 20-year Finnish study found that men who visited a sauna four times a week had lower mortality rates than those who went once a week.
Saunas strengthen the heart, improve blood vessel health, and help lower blood pressure.
Stay physically active
Even light exercise makes a difference. Regular movement keeps muscles strong, supports heart health, and helps the body fight age-related diseases.
Live with joy
Finding happiness in everyday life and maintaining social connections can be just as important as diet and exercise.
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Optimism and social engagement boost both immunity and emotional well-being.
This article is based on information from The Sun.