How long do humans live? This is an age-old and eternal question. Japanese gerontologist Kimura Kuichi once said: "The limit of human life expectancy is 120 years, but in reality, few people can live to this age." "Why, then, do some people live long and others die young? Is it possible to prolong your life as long as you exercise more? In fact, exercise is only a factor in longevity, not a decisive one. How old a person lives is not about sports, but on the following three points.
Eat modestly and live in an orderly manner. This is the first point of longevity. "The Yellow Emperor's Neijing" says: "Eat and drink modestly, live a regular life, do not work in vain, and have the form and spirit." This is the traditional health care of the Chinese nation, and it is also a scientific truth. Eating modestly means eating in moderation, not overeating, not picky or picky eaters, paying attention to balanced nutrition, eating more fruits and vegetables, and eating less greasy. To live in an orderly manner is to work and rest on time, not to stay up late or get up early, not to overwork or idle, to maintain proper exercise, and not to sit or stand for a long time. According to the World Health Organization, poor lifestyle habits are the leading cause of chronic diseases and deaths, with about 38 million people dying from chronic diseases each year, accounting for 63% of all deaths worldwide. On the contrary, some people have health and longevity because they maintain good lifestyle habits. For example, Jeanne Calmand of France, who lived the longest-lived person ever, lived to be 122 years old, and her secret was to eat two meals a day, eggs fried in olive oil in the morning, some vegetables and meat in the evening, a glass of red wine before bed, 10 hours of sleep a day, no smoking, no coffee, no sweets. Therefore, we should develop good habits to nourish both the body and the mind.
Emotionally stable and peaceful. This is the second point of longevity. The English romantic poet Byron once said, "A good mood is the first need of mankind." This sentence speaks to the truth that a good mood can keep one's body and mind in a good state, which is conducive to health and longevity. On the contrary, if you are in a bad mood, it will affect your endocrine and immune systems, leading to the occurrence of various diseases and shortening your lifespan. There is a famous example, that is, the emperor of the Southern Dynasty, Xiao Yan, he was a very peaceful person, he once said: "I ignore the major affairs of the world." "During his reign, he experienced many wars and coups d'état, but he never panicked, never angry, never worried, and always responded to various difficulties and challenges with a detached attitude. What was the result? He lived to be 86 years old, making him one of the longest-lived emperors in Chinese history, and he has always been in good health and has not suffered from any major diseases. Therefore, we should learn to look down, let go of obsessions, don't worry about some trivial things, don't be sad for some people, don't regret for some of the past, and keep a calm heart, so that our emotions are stable and our minds are peaceful.
Interpersonal and emotionally stable. This is the third point of longevity. Lao Tzu once said: "The softest in the world, the strongest in the world." This quote tells us that soft things, such as water, such as love, can overcome hard things, such as stones, such as hate. Human beings are social creatures who need to communicate and interact with other people, and who need to give and receive love. With love, a person's heart will become soft, warm, and happy. With happiness, a person's body will become healthy, will become energetic, and will become long-lived. On the contrary, without love, the heart becomes hard, it becomes cold, and it becomes sad. Without sorrow, the human body will become weak, it will become old, it will become short-lived. There is a tragic example, that is, Wu Zixu in the Spring and Autumn Period, he was a talented and ambitious person, but his life was full of misfortunes. His father and brother were killed by the King of Chu, his wife was taken away by the King of Chu, his son was poisoned by the King of Chu, and he himself was framed and killed by the King of Wu. When he died, he was only 40 years old, and his eyes were blind from crying, and his heart was broken. Therefore, we should cherish the people around us, build a stable emotional network, do not easily hurt or betray others, do not give up or lose ourselves easily, and use love to influence and warm ourselves and others, so that our emotions are stable and interpersonal harmony.
The essence of life is not in length, but in quality. How old a person lives depends not on exercise, but on eating modestly, living in an orderly manner, having a stable mood, having a peaceful mentality, interpersonal interactions, and emotional stability. These are all factors that we can control, and as long as we do these well, we can make our lives more exciting, happier, and live longer. So, let's learn to love ourselves, control the rhythm of life, and enjoy the beauty of life!