{"id":29578,"date":"2022-02-16T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnet.net\/?p=29578"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:29:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:29:53","slug":"ways-to-live-longer-healthier-kenta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/product-articles\/health\/ways-to-live-longer-healthier-kenta\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Long And Prosper: Five Tips For A Long And Healthy Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For generations, mankind has attempted to unlock the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeker.com\/seeking-immortality-so-have-others-1767387860.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">secrets to everlasting life<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, unless you&#8217;re one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/qnet-business-articles\/success-tips\/direct-selling-tips-marvels-eternals\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2021\/12\/03\/direct-selling-tips-marvels-eternals\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marvel&#8217;s Eternals<\/a> or related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Oc9fUbjJbAU&amp;t=27s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cinematic MacLeods of Scotland<\/a>, there&#8217;s really no way to live forever just yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But many of us can expect to live much, much longer. Thanks to science and modern medicine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20181002-how-long-did-ancient-people-live-life-span-versus-longevity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">human life expectancy has improved<\/a> significantly in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, longevity isn&#8217;t just about shuffling about on this mortal coil for longer than our ancestors did. Instead, it&#8217;s also about living happier and healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, here are five ways to not just help you live longer, but live a more fulfilling existence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"move-it-move-it\"><strong>Move it, move it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the surest ways to add years to your life is to get off the couch and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/can-exercise-extend-your-life-2019031316207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">get physical<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us know that exercise can significantly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/infographic\/physical-activity.htm#:~:text=Regular%20physical%20activity%20helps%20improve,depression%20and%20anxiety%2C%20and%20dementia.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reduce the risk of chronic diseases<\/a> like diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But did you know that just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/12\/06\/how-exercise-helps-longevity-and-aging.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">11 minutes of physical activity<\/a> a day can help protect against a premature demise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to European researchers, while hitting the gym every day is great, taking a short brisk walk daily or even just working in the yard is enough to increase life expectancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;d like improved muscle strength and flexibility, too, have a go at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-tai-chi-life-idUSBRE96H0PW20130718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tai chi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quit-cigarettes-and-alcohol\"><strong>Quit cigarettes and alcohol<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a reason why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2021\/12\/new-zealand-cigarettes-lifetime-ban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">New Zealand<\/a> is banning cigarettes for future generations and why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en\/article\/y3vnqb\/tobacco-smoking-ban-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Malaysia<\/a> is looking to follow suit, and it&#8217;s that smoking kills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From its link to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/research\/sotc\/by-the-numbers\/10-worst-diseases-smoking-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">massive number of chronic illnesses<\/a> to an <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/smokers-especially-those-who-begin-young-are-three-times-more-likely-to-die-prematurely#:~:text=Research%20Highlights%3A,began%20smoking%20before%20age%2010.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">increased risk of death<\/a>, the science is clear that there&#8217;s really no such thing as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/health-topics\/smoking-and-tobacco\/about-smoking-and-tobacco\/are-there-safe-smoking-and-tobacco-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">safe smoking level<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, if you want to live long and prosper, it&#8217;s quite simple \u2014 quit the ciggies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you might want to consider slashing your alcohol intake or better yet, nixing it entirely from your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/sorting-out-the-health-effects-of-alcohol-2018080614427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Moderate drinking<\/a> may be all right. However, do note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/alcohol-good-or-bad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">heavy consumption<\/a> of beer and spirits is linked to liver, heart and pancreatic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"watch-what-you-eat\"><strong>Watch what you eat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the option, many of us tend to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4149844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">unhealthy food choices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet the ticket to longevity is in learning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/health\/1228413\/how-to-live-longer-avoid-overeating-intermittent-fasting-exercise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">control one&#8217;s cravings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-longevity-sweets-idINL0244996420071002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">indulging in fewer sweet treats<\/a> and altering eating habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you consume a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2019\/jun\/12\/red-and-processed-meat-can-shorten-life-say-scientists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">red and processed meat<\/a>? One option is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/eat-more-plant-based-proteins-to-boost-longevity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">go plant-based<\/a> and substitute the meat in your meals with more fruit and veg; specifically, superfoods like pulses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/10-proven-benefits-of-kale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">kale<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/articles\/200003\/soy-the-superfood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">soy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sweet-potato-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sweet potatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incidentally, soy and sweet potatoes have long been touted by the residents of Okinawa, Japan \u2014 home to some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20191218-tips-for-longevity-from-the-oldest-people-on-earth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">oldest people on the planet<\/a> \u2014 for their ability to keep the Grim Reaper at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"\/product-articles\/okinawa-diet-vs-popular-diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/2018\/09\/21\/okinawa-diet-vs-popular-diets\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional Okinawan diet<\/a> incorporates fermented soybeans (natto), fermented soy paste (miso), Japanese sweet potato (satsumaimo) and fermented sweet sticky rice (mochi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in case you&#8217;re wondering how to locate all those nutritious foods, the good news is you can get them all in <a href=\"\/all-products\/kenta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kenta<\/a>, a delicious natural beverage that you can take to supplement regular meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, our bodies are put under a lot of stress daily. So what Kenta does is help balance hormones and regenerate cells as well as improve muscle tone and strengthen bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"older women and man doing yoga outside\" class=\"wp-image-38564\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-330x220.webp 330w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-420x280.webp 420w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-615x410.webp 615w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1-860x573.webp 860w, https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/live-longer-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-connected\"><strong>Stay connected<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>True. We all like to be on our own from time to time. Nevertheless, prolonged loneliness isn&#8217;t just bad for one&#8217;s mental wellbeing, it also has severe physical ramifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One recent study found that isolation is almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/amy-morin\/americas-loneliness-epidemic-is-more-lethal-than-smoking-heres-what-you-can-do-to-combat-isolation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day<\/a> and can lead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/loneliness-is-bad-for-your-health-90901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">50% increase in premature death<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution, thus, is to take time out every now and then, but also make sure to maintain strong, meaningful relationships with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say that staying connected to even <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11292274\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a small social network<\/a> of about four people is enough to improve brain and heart function and decrease your risk of chronic illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-enough-shut-eye\"><strong>Get enough shut-eye<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It may sound like a joke, but you really need to sleep \u2014 or at least, sleep enough \u2014 to live longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Granted, there is some debate about whether humans really need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/sleep\/why-some-people-need-less-sleep-than-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7-8 hours of sleep<\/a> daily. Even so, what&#8217;s undeniable is that sleep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/sleep\/how-sleep-heals-the-body.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">helps the body heal<\/a> and ensures organs are in optimum working condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does not aid the body but has, in fact, been found to heighten the risk of strokes and heart attacks is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4067693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">erratic sleep patterns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, if you want to live longer, try maintaining a regular sleep schedule, where you go to bed and wake at the same time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, immortality may be beyond our grasp for the moment. But a few lifestyle changes could ensure a long and, more importantly, healthy life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For generations, mankind has attempted to unlock the secrets to everlasting life. Unfortunately, unless you&#8217;re one of Marvel&#8217;s Eternals or related to the cinematic MacLeods of Scotland, there&#8217;s really no way to live forever just yet. But many of us can expect to live much, much longer. 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