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 Live Longer By Being Positive!
We are living longer than ever. Over the past century, the average lifespan has increased 27 years! So, what is the secret to living a long and healthy life? Sure, good genes help. But this is out of your control, and you are pretty much stuck with what you’ve been given. Yale University recently reports that genes only contribute to 25% to the length of your life, which means other factors play a role in the longevity, too. A study by Yale clams that a good attitude can keep your heart pumping and your feet tapping at an addition of 7.6 years, on average. This positivity adds more years to your life than low blood pressure (4 years or less), low cholesterol (4 years or less), a healthy weight (1-3 years), and regular exercise (1-3 years). The study goes on to show that people, who have negative stereotypes about growing old, may face a reduced life span. The people who sit and don’t do anything are more at risk. Yale researchers looked at the relationship between death rates and the holidays. There were more deaths in the month after the holidays than in the month before it. This research implies that people who have something to look forward to want to live up to that point to mark the occasion. To keep positive volunteer, help people and other organizations, keep active and busy with hobbies and travel. Keep the Smile Going!
If you dread the thought of growing old, work to change your perceptions and develop a more positive outlook. It may lead to a longer, healthier life. “While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.” ~Benjamin Franklin, 84 “A stumbling block to the pessimist is a stepping-stone to the optimist.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt, 78 “An optimist is someone who goes after Moby Dick in a rowboat and takes the tartar sauce with him.” ~Zig Ziglar, 80
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