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Hey, there, obsessed with the loss of theseLast books, or what cream buy for this Darnwrinkled It seemed to appear out of nowhere. We hope you will not mind if we emphasize that you would lose your precious time, according to the scientific writer Marta Zaraska.

Zaraska's most goodbye book,Cultivating Young: How can friendship, optimism and kindness can help you live to 100, presents a research case to goMarie Kondo On this superficial fluff and direct your efforts, rather to feed what Zaraska calls "sweet health pilots".

Fluffy health drivers are Zaraska's term for the World Health Organization refers to "social determinants of health", which are the personal and interpersonal conditions in which we live, work and play. They are one of the many scientistsThe factors This influences how healthy we are, how long we live and how far we are aging. While "social factors" may seem a little "woo woo", the fact is that they were important enough that the World Health Organization creates theCommittee on Social Determinants of Health In order to treat them (with the hope of creating better social factors for all).

Based on exhaustive research, Zaraska concluded that if our goal is toto live longer And better, we have to spend more time cultivating these healthy habits shared by people who do not agitate ... or at least, who do not seem. Do not miss these50 ways to age in the opposite direction, and remember, it's never too late to change, even for an old norm asMcDonald's, which now makes these 8 major improvements.

Although how long we live and aggregates, in part, inherited, Zaraska's research has led to conclude that our genes represent only 20 to 25% of the total image. What is more important, Zaraska believes that the quality of our relationships with people who are or who are supposed to be closest to us. Indeed, aStudy 2020 demonstrated that social isolation is associated with higher levels of inflammation.Inflammation is associated with a number of diseases and conditions (including heart disease, cancer and diabetes) that can shorten our life and interfere with our quality of life.

Yet up to 43% of US adults over 60 years old felt feelingsolitary, and it's not because they live alone. Rather it's because theyto feelAlone, even with their spouses. A2008 study found that three out of 10 marriages are "severely discordant".

To find your way out of isolation feelings, Zaraska recommends giving priority to your close personal relationships, especially with your partner. And hierarchizing, it means making a concerted effort to make fun, which includes talking to each other on the good things that happen in your daily life, to do fun things together and work by conflict as if you are on the same side. (Connected: for longer life, try eating these20 food every day.)

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"In addition to Shunning tobacco, investing in a thriving social life could be the best thing to do for your longevity," says Zaraska. Have aNet strong social support (Yes, people that you can access emotional, social or even financial support, as required) are associated with a premature death risk of 50%.

Many people lack such a network, Zaraska observes, unhappy, but repairable. Zaraska recommends reaching out friends and making plans to meet even if these plans need to be remote for the moment. If you feel that you are missing friends, open to meet people through activities that you really enjoy. If you feel that you are missing from time, then Multask, Zaraska advises, combining, say, exercise with socialization. (Connected: here's here14 ways your friends can give you weight.)

"Helping others to reduce stress ... and sets a cascade of physiological changes in our bodies that improve our health," writes Zaraska. These include reducing blood pressure and decrease inflammation, which can lead to longer life, more well lived.

Zaraska recommends practicing random acts of kindness, noting that studies show kindness acts reduce stress and inflammation. Or voluntary, as those who volunteer have lower levels of protein C-reactive, a marker of inflammation. Even giving money for you to help. (Connected: TheseFood Stories will warm even the jade hearts.)

A2019 study Indicates that optimism is associated with a longer life and even "exceptional longevity", which is defined as living to 85 years or beyond. Zaraska itself, observed that a positive outlook can result in an extra life 10 years of life on average.

Therefore, assuming that the long and happy life is important to you, Zaraska recommend doing all you can to cultivate a "sunny disposition", even if it means working to change your personality (research indicates that "personality can indeed be changed "). If all else fails, "expects", advises Zaraska because "human nature tends to go from the age" to the less neurotic and more enjoyable. (Connected: Do not be surprised if your lightsThe diet holding you to be your me the happiest.)

Finally, people who live long and live longer tend to cultivate a quality zaraska refers to a "conscience." Consciousness is the quality of being organized, prudent and diligent. Conscientious people tend to make healthier choices. They choose the salad, not the cheeseburger. Rather than close the bar, they choose to go home so they can get up early to exercise. They choose friends and stable partners, excel at work and "wear their seat belts."

"If there was a way to" consciousness "in a pill, it would soon be dubbedtheDrug miracle Zaraska writing. Even if you are not "conscientious" now, it's never too late to change. Start by organizing your sock drawer, Zaraska suggests. Take the notch byOrganize your kitchen. When you have an important appointment in the morning, "let your clothes the night before." You can start today with one of these11 killer kitchen organization projects.

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