The countdown of the year 2024 has started, in a few days we are going to enter 2024. Before this, if we take a look at the year 2023, it becomes clear that this entire year has been very challenging in many ways in terms of our health. Throughout the year, many diseases including infectious diseases, heart diseases, mosquito-borne diseases, etc. increased the difficulties from time to time. Even though we are moving towards a new year, these challenges have not diminished yet. Their danger remains.
Studies show that various types of health problems and environmental problems have had a very negative impact on our health, hence people are not only becoming victims of serious diseases at an early age, but the risk of death has also increased. Special efforts are needed in this direction.
If you also want to live a healthy and long life while avoiding diseases, then some special improvements are required in the new year. Let us know about this.
New year resolution
Health experts say that for a healthy life, it is most important that we all try to strengthen our immunity. This is a continuous process which means that continuous efforts are necessary to build immunity. Eating a nutritious diet and getting regular exercise can increase your life expectancy. By making some necessary lifestyle changes, you can get a long life. It is necessary to start trying for this from an early age, this is also a New Year resolution for you.
Include plant-based foods and nuts in your diet.
Researchers say, consuming a variety of plant-based foods like fruits-vegetables, nuts-seeds, whole grains, and beans can reduce the risk of disease and give you longevity. Studies have found that plant-based diets can protect against diseases like cancer, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and depression, and reduce the risk of premature death.
Similarly, include nuts in your diet. They are rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Studies show that people who consume nuts at least 3 times per week have a 39% lower risk of premature death.
Be physically active
It should come as no surprise that being physically active can help you stay healthy and even extend your life. At least 30 minutes of exercise every day is beneficial for making you live longer. This may also reduce the risk of premature death by 4%. A review of studies found that people over the age of 60 who exercised had a 22 percent lower risk of early death.
Complete abstinence from smoking and alcohol
Smoking not only increases many types of serious diseases, it is also a factor in premature death. Researchers found that smokers maybe three times more likely to die prematurely. A review study found that quitting tobacco before the age of 40 can reduce the risk of death from it.
Similarly, alcohol consumption can increase liver, heart, and pancreatic diseases and also increases the risk of early death. Researchers say, that if both these habits are abandoned then a long life can be achieved.
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