3 Simple Things To Do To Live Longer

The perpetual quest for youth and longevity is innate in everyone. Yet the number of individuals to have contracted lifestyle diseases has reached an all-new high. But, irrespective of one’s current health condition, there’s always hope—provided a healthier lifestyle is adopted.

A few dietary changes are said to make a significant difference in the long haul. A growing body of research has claimed that regular consumption of tea may not be a bad idea, after all. In fact, green tea contains Catechins, a natural antioxidant and polyphenols ( which plays a key role in slowing the process of cell damage) Hence, this is a great drink to add to your daily diet to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

And, for those who can’t really do without your daily cuppa; here’s what you need to know: drinking 3-4 cups of coffee helps lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, different types of cancers, brain ailments like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to a large extent.

The observation came after thorough research entailing 200 case studies—among people who drank coffee and those who didn’t. The study tipped in favor of those who consumed coffee than those who didn’t.

What’s more, the observation also categorically sheds light on how coffee was associated with a lower risk of several cancers, including prostate, endometrial, skin and liver cancer, as well as type 2 diabetes, gallstones and gout.

And that’s not all. The biggest health benefit was centered around how regular consumption impacted liver conditions, such as cirrhosis of the liver—acute scarring of the liver, which could eventually lead to liver failure.

Aside from that, plant-based diets proved to be miraculously effective in terms of preserving one’s youth to a large extent, along with adding years to your life. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association focussed on how animal-based foods largely attributed to health conditions like heart attack, strokes and a host of cardiovascular diseases. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean that one should completely give up on meat. Moderation is key.

“While you don't have to give up foods derived from animals completely, our study does suggest that eating a larger proportion of plant-based foods and a smaller proportion of animal-based foods may help reduce your risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other types of cardiovascular disease," said lead researcher, Casey M. Rebholz, Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.