What You Can Learn from Those Who’ve Lived the Longest(source mercola) It may seem centenarians have stumbled upon some secret formula of life extension that eludes the rest of us, but in reality, the truth is likely far simpler and more basic than that. Common denominators among the people who’ve lived the longest include: Eating a plant-based diet Drinking diuretic-type teas on a regular basis Living in areas that promote regular physical activity, such as daily walking as the main means of getting around Living in societies where friends and family encourage a healthy, natural, active lifestyle Having effective strategies for coping with stress, such as prayer, meditation, strong social networks, and napping daily In fact, being able to effectively cope with stress, it turns out, is one of the MAJOR common denominators for those who live long, healthy lives. One of the proposed reasons for this strong link is that stress promotes inflammation, so being able to reduce the inflammatory response in your body can have a significant impact on your overall health. This is also believed to be one of the major reasons why so many centenarians appear to be more or less immune to brain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
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