If you eat a lot and move less… Calories accumulate in the body and cause various diseases
These days, ‘healthy longevity’ is more important than simply living a long life. Even if you live over 100 years old, the meaning of longevity is lost if you are bedridden for a long time. ‘Healthy life span’ is attracting attention. People who live long and healthy often mention news, body movements (exercise), and optimistic personalities. Let’s revisit the essentials of a healthy lifespan.
◆ ‘Longevity with good news’ proved again… Overeating accelerates aging
Recently, the results of an animal experiment were published in the international academic journal ‘Nature Communications’ that reduced food intake prolongs lifespan. As a result of limiting the intake of glucose, a type of carbohydrate, using C.
Excessive intake of glucose, a type of carbohydrate, is known to accelerate aging. The research team created Escherichia coli with a reduced ability to synthesize glucose and allowed C. elegans to eat it. As a result, AMPK protein sends a lifespan extension signal to brain neurons, and in tissues that receive the signal, it increases the movement of cell membranes composed of fat, thereby slowing down aging and contributing to lifespan extension.
◆ If you eat a lot and move less… Accumulation of calories causes various diseases
If you consume excessive calories (energy) through food and do not exercise, you will gain weight and get sick. The remaining calories are accumulated in the body as fat, etc., increasing the risk of various diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia), cardiovascular disease, and cancer. As the disease deepens, the risk of death rises, and even if life is saved, the quality of life drops sharply due to various sequelae such as paralysis and language impairment. Excessive intake of food eventually shortens life span.
◆ Only gym workouts?… Working diligently in daily life is the most efficient
There is a case of sitting on the sofa until you fall asleep after playing ball games or gym. At home, I lie down and try to do everything with the remote control. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), body movement, housework, and tidying up at home are good physical activities. Most healthy, long-lived seniors move their bodies constantly every day. Whether it’s housework or walking, there’s no way to stay still. Calories in the body are naturally consumed, lowering the risk of disease.
◆ Vegetables-fruits with lots of antioxidants (aging) + protein food that is good for muscles
The reason why vegetables and fruits are good for health is because they are rich in antioxidants that slow down the damage and aging of the body. Vitamins A, B, C, E, etc. have the function of reducing harmful components in the body that promote aging of the body. You should also eat protein. Muscles that begin to naturally decrease from the age of 40 are worried about sarcopenia in old age. If the muscle is drastically reduced, the immune system is weakened and life is threatened. In addition to animal proteins such as meat and eggs, you should eat vegetable proteins such as beans, tofu, and nuts. It is even better if you do strength exercises such as dumbbells and tiptoe exercises.
◆ You must feel comfortable… Stress is the root of all diseases
The optimistic nature of 100-year-olds is excellent at controlling stress. Stress is the source of almost all diseases such as gastritis, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and cancer. Stress increases blood pressure and deteriorates heart health. People who live long, healthy lives don’t spend time regretting the past. Forget quickly and live a life faithful to the present. Relations with family and friends are relatively smooth. Sleep well when you are comfortable. If you don’t get enough sleep, you can end up with a healthy lifespan. If you eat less, move diligently, exercise, and have regular health checkups, you can enjoy a healthy life.