Secrets to a Long life

Whats the secret to longevity? Every one of us wants to live long enough to see their grandchildren. Is there a formula for a long life? Its the question that begs for answers. We want stay youthful but its the monks in the Himalayas who are able to stay young.

Scientific research has found that good sex life, eating right,exercise, drinking wine, being happy, believing in something, having good friends and positive thinking increases your chances of living long. People who tend to indulge in life’s little pleasures and enjoy the little things that life presents tend to live longer than those who abstain and those who take themselves serious on anything that they do.

Eat right and exercise

It also heavily dependent on making healthy choices i.e. Regular exercise, avoiding alcohol even though a little wine is good for digestion and eating portions of fruits and vegetables a day this could add up to 14 Years in your life.

Drink Wine

Its suggested that by taking regular small glasses of wine can extend your life even though am not recommending excessive consumption which may be harmful. There was a study done by Dutch Wageningen University  which found out that a half glass of wine a day can add 4 years to your life since wine prevents blood clots and promotes good cholesterol.

Be Happy
By being happy you can live up to a decade longer. Try to find happiness and fulfillment in everything you do, worry less, expect less, appreciate the little things that live presents, childlike sense of curiosity and live in the moment.(I have never meet a four year old who is worried about their future.)

Believe in Something

By believing in something you are setting yourself for a purpose, something to live for, what would make you get every day. People who have a clear defined goals and objectives tend to live longer.

Good Friends.

Friends will help you get through tough times, they keep you company even in times of loneliness. People who have many friends tend to be happier and live longer.