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 First tip: Go outside and get more sun Life expectancy can be increased simply by going outside and getting some sun. Exposure to sunlight triggers cells in your skin to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for many vital functions: Bone growth Bone remodeling (in which bones constantly rebuild themselves) Involuntary muscle contractions (such as for heartbeat and digestion) The conversion of blood glucose (sugar) into energy Vitamin D deficiency can impair all these functions and increase the risk of fractures, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis (porous bones). Research suggests that 50% of adults with low vitamin D levels need to get out into the sun more. Getting sun for just 15 minutes a day is enough to maintain vitamin D levels in healthy people. Taking vitamin D supplements and eating foods rich in vitamin D are also effective ways to increase vitamin D levels. Foods rich in vitamin D include: Dairy and plant milk fortified with vitamin D Orange juice fortifi

A great post from the Mayo Clinic website. By Mark Stibich, PhD Updated on May 24, 2023  Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD There are no surefire ways to increase life expectancy, but research has shown that people who embrace certain lifestyle changes tend to live longer than those who don't. These include things like adjusting your diet, turning off the TV and getting outdoors, increasing social interactions, and having sex. Even simple fixes like flossing your teeth can help. This article looks at 10 simple steps to increase your life expectancy, including what the current research says. I'll share the first one with you today, more will follow. Go Outside Go outside and get more sun Paul Bradbury / Getty Images Life expectancy can be increased simply by going outside and getting some sun. Exposure to sunlight triggers cells in your skin to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for many vital functions: Bone growth Bone remodeling (in which bones constantly re

No one really knows how long humans can live. If we could avoid air pollution, contact with chemicals, stress in our lives, and anything else that could cause accidental death, we could probably extend our lives by 30 or 40 years. Think that's impossible? Scientists know that millions of years ago humans did live much longer. DNA from skeletal remains prove that humans did live 150 years and some to 180 years a few million years ago. So why is it we only live half as long. Today, humans live a very stressful life. Our live revolves around making money. It seems that no matter how much a person makes, they need more. What is causing your stress, anyway? For one your job causes stress, because of the pressure that others put on you to produce. That can't be avoided. No matter what job you have, there is always a boss to answer to. And even the boss at the top has to answer to the stockholders. So even the boss can get fired. Besides the job, your family can also put pressure on y

In the next few posts, I'll give you tips on how to live longer. Below is the first tip, This is something you probably know but I want you to know how important these tips can be.  According to a 2021 study in the journal Aging, these include:13 Prolonged sitting: Loss of 2-4 years High blood pressure: Loss of 4-5 years Being chronically underweight: Loss of 4-8 years Smoking: Loss of 5-7 years Alcohol abuse: Loss of 5-7 years Physical inactivity: Loss of 5-7 years Type 2 diabetes: Loss of 7-10 years By having several co-occurring risk factors, you compound the risk. For example, inactive people with diabetes and obesity have anywhere from an 8- to 13-year loss of life.  How Lifestyle and Habits Affect Biological Aging Before you read further, we have two different ages. Chronological age and a Biological age. The first is the age we track on a calendar. Your biological age is the age of your body which can age must faster or slower than the one you track on a calendar. I'll b

 Weight Loss  An article by the Mayo Clinic Staff When it comes to weight loss, there's no shortage of diet plans. Check any magazine rack, and you're bound to see the latest and greatest diet plans. But how do you know if a diet plan fits your needs and lifestyle? Ask yourself these questions about any diet plan you're considering: Does it include various foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein sources and nuts? Does it include foods you like and that you would enjoy eating for a lifetime — not just for several weeks or months? Can you easily find these foods in your local grocery store? Will you be able to eat your favorite foods or, better yet, all foods (even if some are in small quantities)? Does it fit your lifestyle and budget? Does it include proper amounts of nutrients and calories to help you lose weight safely and effectively? Is regular physical activity part of the plan? If the answer to any of these qu

  I still get a lot of questions about the Keto Diet so here goes. The Keto diet explained.` There’s a lot of recent buzz about the ketogenic diet, aka the “keto diet,” which has received a ton of praise from elite athletes (eh hem, LeBron James) as it is low in carbohydrates and high in good fats, and it provides a lot of energy. The idea is that by eating high-fat, moderate protein, and fewer carbs, the body goes into ketosis or the metabolic state in which ketone bodies (fat-like molecules) become the main fuel source instead of glucose. How does that break down into a daily diet? When meal planning, you’re aiming to get 70 to 75 percent of your calories from fat, 20 to 25 percent from protein, and 5 to 10 percent from carbohydrates. You’re mostly allowed to eat whole, unprocessed foods—ones that are high in fat and protein, along with a few complex carbs. High-carb foods are completely cut out, though, so say goodbye to grains, potatoes, beans, syrups, pastries, fruit, and even mil

  How old are you? Before you jump to the quick answer­—i.e. the one you’ve celebrated every year with a progressively increasing number of candles and cake—know that you have another, even more important age: your fitness age. How old is your body? Is your body aging slower or faster than you? When someone dies at the age of 80, for instance, are they dying from old age. I don’t think so. It’s probably because of the way they take care of their body. My kids are 40-something now but 40 years ago, back in the 70s, I told them that they needed to take care of their bodies because, with the advancement of medicine, they need to be prepared to live until 110 or more. It wouldn’t be much fun if you couldn’t walk anymore or if you were in the doctor’s office every few weeks. The fitness age was first created by researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, your fitness age takes your respiratory health into account and is made up of different components including your

  This is the most frequently asked question in my Inbox. The answer is that it all starts with your diet. You can go to the gym every day but “you can’t exercise away a bad diet”.  Speaking of bad diets, Did you see the video on Youtube from Cory Booker. I saw it yesterday. He's a Washington politician. He is a runner and runs thru the park on a regular basis. He was saying that he picked up some weight lately and thought he would lose it by running, but after a few months, he admitted that he couldn't lose the fat by running because you can't exercise away a bad diet.  He wants to challenge everyone to stop eating and drinking sugar for 2 months. He says he can't avoid all sugar because it's in everything almost everything, but he's going to stop adding sugar and will try to avoid sugary foods and drinks. I tried it once, it's not easy. The problem that most of us have is that we think we have a good diet. If you have added weight to your body over the las

 Yesterday I wrote about the new diet pills that we hear about and read about almost every day now. I will not be able to get a prescription for the pills to try it out. My body fat index is too low, and a doctor won't prescribe to people in my condition. I know that the FDA has tested the product, but their testing is only to see how many people have a reaction to the drug and how many people will benefit from the drug. I still would be skeptical until I see real results. Is the drug safe for people with high blood pressure? Or people with heart problems. Only your doctor that is prescribing other drugs for you, can tell you if it's safe for you. I know it's popular for some people to go to a doctor who is out of their network to prescribe drugs that their doctor won't prescribe. This is never a good idea. The doctor who has all your drug history and your medical history should be the only one to prescribe any new drug. Just because your friend is overweight and has lo

 It's all over the news, a drug manufacturer has a weight loss pill that works and they have approval to market the tablets. It's prescription only now and the company is trying to get insurance companies to cover the cost to consumers. All of this has just happened recently, but already two other companies are making a similar pill that might be even better.  Can you imagine in the future if you gain some extra fat, you simply see your doctor who gives you a prescription, and in a couple weeks, the fat is gone. This can be life-changing for 100s of millions of people around the world. Does this mean I can eat anything I like? Not really.  People will still have a responsibility to care for their own bodies. Something we do a poor job of now. The good thing is that what we eat is changing, There is a demand today for better quality foods and more of it. We are seeing prices in the grocery going up almost every day. It's not just inflation doing it. You see more expensive fo

An article by the Mayo Clinic Staff When it comes to weight loss, there's no shortage of diet plans. Check any magazine rack, and you're bound to see the latest and greatest diet plans. But how do you know if a diet plan fits your needs and lifestyle? Ask yourself these questions about any diet plan you're considering: Do they expect me to buy anything? Does it include various foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein sources, and nuts? Does it include foods you like and that you would enjoy eating for a lifetime — not just for several weeks or months? Can you easily find these foods in your local grocery store? Will you be able to eat your favorite foods or, better yet, all foods (even if some are in small quantities)? Does it fit your lifestyle and budget? Does it include proper amounts of nutrients and calories to help you lose weight safely and effectively? Is regular physical activity part of the plan? If the ans

  This is an article I found on a medical website that explains what I believe is the right way to lose weight. Changing your lifestyle is the right way to get to a healthy weight. A healthy lifestyle means: Eating healthy foods. This includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. If you eat meat and dairy foods, choose lean meats and low-fat dairy foods most of the time, that also means not eating too much sugar, fat, or fast foods. You can still have dessert and treats now and then. The goal is moderation. “Physical activity” doesn’t have to mean regular visits to the gym or running marathons. There are lots of other ways to fit activity into your life. Weight gain is a big concern for many people who want to quit smoking. And it’s more of a health risk to keep smoking than it is to gain a few extra pounds when you quit. Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol. That’s up to two alcoholic drinks a day for men, and one drink a day for women. Many people find that eating is their way of

  “Can Breakfast Help You Lose Weight” first appeared on the WebMD website. To eat breakfast or not to eat breakfast? That’s the big question if you’re trying to slim down. For years, diet and nutrition experts have said a morning meal is a wise idea. But after a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study showed that overweight breakfast eaters weren’t any more likely to slim down than those who skipped it, many were left wondering if they should bother, after all.  Personally, I was never a breakfast eater, but when I wanted to lose weight I started making protein shakes in the morning. My protein shake gave me about 30 grams of protein. I found out I wasn't eating enough protein to keep me satisfied. A person should be consuming 60 grams a day minimum. I wasn't eating enough protein and I was adding fat to my body. I would eat my main meal in the early afternoon. A 4oz. chicken breast in a salad or served with vegetables has 26 grams of protein. peas for one of the veget

 An article by the Mayo Clinic Staff When it comes to weight loss, there's no shortage of diet plans. Check any magazine rack, and you're bound to see the latest and greatest diet plans. But how do you know if a diet plan fits your needs and lifestyle? Ask yourself these questions about any diet plan you're considering: Does it include various foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein sources, and nuts? Does it include foods you like and that you would enjoy eating for a lifetime — not just for several weeks or months? Can you easily find these foods in your local grocery store? Will you be able to eat your favorite foods or, better yet, all foods (even if some are in small quantities)? Does it fit your lifestyle and budget? Does it include proper amounts of nutrients and calories to help you lose weight safely and effectively? Is regular physical activity part of the plan? If the answer to any of these questions is &