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Walkingis one of the best workouts, according to multiple studies.
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And a recent study has even found it can add years to your life.
New research published in theBritish Journal of Sports Medicinefound that walking can extend life by over a decade.
According to the findings, you oughta walk 160 minutes a day at 3 mph to maximize longevity.
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Researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES).
They focused on participants over 40 who wore activity monitors for at least four days.
They then devised a mathematical model to predict how different physical activity levels could influence how long they lived.
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This isn’t the only study to find a link between walking and longevity.
Anotherstudyfound that adults who walked 6,000 steps daily had a reduced risk of all-cause mortality.
A 2018 study published inObesityfound a link between walking 10,000 steps a day and weight loss and weight management.
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But a glass of red wine, by all means.
A delicate balance exists between the beneficial and detrimental."
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Enjoy one to two glasses a day if you wish.
Another 22-yearstudyout of Finland found increased mortality and disease among individuals with higher animal protein intakes.
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Avoid Toxins
Be mindful of your surroundings, and what you’re breathing in.
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Tip:Don’t miss this essential list of100 Ways Your Home Could be Making You Sick.
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Tip:Now it’s time you tried it.
Eat eggs, Skyr, and chicken moderately.
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And eat red meat rarely.
Avoid entirely the packaged, processed, store-bought items that are loaded with additives.
…or Try the Japanese Art of Eating
Japan is doing something right!
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It currently holds the title of longest life span, according to theWorld Health Organization.
This may have something to do with the size of their plates.
Centenariansstudiedin Okinawa stop eating when they are 80 percent full.
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Tip:Experiment with the 80% rule.
OR at the very least, don’t keep eating when you feel full.
Actually Use Those Vacation Days
Don’t work so hard; your life depends on it.
vacation) were 37 percent more likely to die between the years of 1974 and 2004.
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Tip:Our current culture rewards non-stop go-and-do work.
But at what cost?
Hell value your work more if you’re alive than dead.
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Tip:There are other reasons to stop clicking “next episode.”
They can be addictive and eat up your time.
(Robert De Niro is currently suing an ex-employee because he watched 55 episodes ofFriendsin a row.)
Enjoy yourOne Day at a Timeone episode at a time.
