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People with cautious personalities live longer than cheerful people
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It has been shown that working moderately even after retirement age helps people live longer. [사진=클립아트코리아]
It is said that ‘a person’s life depends on the sky’, but lifestyle and habits affect lifespan. However, there are many misconceptions that are spread like common sense regarding the lifestyle habits that are good for living a long and healthy life. We looked into this based on data from the American health and medical media outlet ‘Prevention’.
Do you live longer if you are free from work?=According to research, people who work hard have a 20-30% lower risk of premature death. Collaborating with colleagues and imagining work in your mind is also good for your mental health.
There is also research showing that delaying retirement by one year reduces the risk of death by 11%. Volunteer work to find meaning in life is also helpful. However, being overworked to the point where you have to take your work home is rather harmful.
If you are cheerful, you will live longer?=Laughter lowers the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Naturally, people who laugh a lot live longer than people who suffer from depression. However, there are people who live longer than bright and cheerful people.
He has a cautious yet persistent personality. This is the result of a research team at the University of California, USA, that surveyed 1,500 people aged 80 or older. Optimistic people who think ‘everything will be fine’ have been found to be more likely to take health risks, such as forgetting to get regular check-ups. There needs to be a balance of enjoying life but also being serious when necessary.
Quitting bad habits right now won’t help extend your lifespan?=It is never ‘too late’ to quit smoking or start exercising. There is also research showing that if you quit smoking between the ages of 45 and 54, your life expectancy will increase by 6 years compared to those who continue to smoke.
The same goes for exercise and sunscreen. If you haven’t done it your whole life, it’s better to do it now. Studies show that applying sunscreen in middle age can slow down skin aging. The research team explained, “Even if traces of harmful habits cannot be completely erased, it is always worthwhile to try to change them.”
Is longevity genetically inherited?=Genetic factors clearly affect lifespan. Studies show that if one parent lives past the age of 70, the child is more likely to live longer than that.
However, the influence of heredity is nothing compared to lifestyle and environment. If you are already 50 years old, some studies show that the main factors that increase life expectancy in the future are maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and abstaining from alcohol rather than genetic variables.
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