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9 Traits of Long-living People Globally (article)From: Michael Winn
Subject: General
Date/Time 2012-01-15 00:03:18
Remote IP: 65.48.205.199
Messagenote: interesting that "natural movement" is the #1 trait. Qigong concentrates that virtue, hence its rep as a longevity practice. - michael
*THE NINE COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORLD'S LONGEST LIVING PEOPLE*
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http://nhne-pulse.org/the-nine-common-characteristics-of-the-worlds-longest-living-people/
Original Link
/Working with a team of scientists, we found the nine common
characteristics of all the world's long-lived people. The secret of how
to live longer lies not in diets or excise programs but in creating the
right surroundings. These nine characteristics we call Power 9^(TM) can
help you get up to 12 good years out of life and help you look and feel
younger at every age./
*1. Move Naturally*
Americans burn fewer than 100 calories a day engaged in "exercise". We
can get more physical activity naturally if we live in walkable
communities, de-convenience our homes by getting rid of power tools and
grow gardens. Walking is the best activity for longevity.
*2. Know your Purpose*
People who know why they wake up in the morning live up to seven years
longer than those who don't. Know your values, passions and talents--and
how to share them on a regular basis.
*3. Down Shift*
Chronic inflammation caused by stress is related to every major,
age-related disease. To reverse inflammation, find time each day to
meditate, nap, pray or enjoy a happy hour.
*4. 80% Rule*
Cut 20% of your calories with evidence based practices: eat a big
breakfast, eat with your family, remove the TV from your dining area and
say pre-meal expressions of appreciation.
*5. Plant Slant*
Eat mostly a plant-based diet heavy on beans, nuts and green plants. Eat
meat in small portions (the size of a deck of cards) fewer than twice
weekly.
*6. Wine at 5*
Drinkers out-live non-drinkers. Two glasses of wine daily will add years
to your life, especially when consumed during a plant-based meal.
*7. Family First*
Living in a thriving family is worth a half a dozen extra years of life
expectancy. Invest time in your kids, nurture a monogamous relationship
and keep your aging parents nearby.
*8. Belong*
Recommit, reconnect or explore a new faith-based community. It doesn't
matter if you're Christian, Jewish, Muslim or Buddhist. People who show
up to their faith community four times a month live an extra 4-14 years.
*9. Right Tribe*
Your friends have a long-term and measure impact on your health and
longevity. Taking stock in who your friends are and expanding your
social circle to include healthy-minded, supportive people might be the
most powerful thing you can do to add years to your life.
- 9 Traits of Long-living People Globally (article): (94) Michael Winn (1580) - - 2012-01-15 00:03 am
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