Table of Contents
- Yoghurt: A Key to Longevity
- Sit on the Carpet
- Floss Your Teeth
- Drink a Little Red
- Love Life
- Smell the Flowers
- Sweat It Out
Yoghurt may be one of the secrets to a long and healthy life, according to Maria Branyas Morera, who lived to the extraordinary age of 117.
At the time of her passing in Spain in 2024, researchers were investigating her lifestyle, which included consuming three healthy yoghurts daily.
In the UK, the number of centenarians has doubled since 2003 to 16,140, according to the Office for National Statistics – and you can try to join them with our simple tipsCredit: Getty
Yoghurt may be one of the secrets to a long and healthy life, according to Maria Branyas Morera, who lived to the extraordinary age of 117Credit: Jam Press
In the UK, the number of centenarians has increased twofold since 2003 to 16,140, according to the Office for National Statistics. Additionally, there are now 610 individuals over the age of 105.
A new record was established last month, with nearly 100,000 centenarians recorded.
Researcher Dr. Manel Esteller from Barcelona, who led the study on Mrs. Branyas Morera’s long life, states: “This longevity is attributed equally to genetics and environmental factors.”
Here, Sam Blanchard shares tips that could help everyone live longer.
SIT ON THE CARPET
Simple movements like lowering and lifting your body — or even standing on one leg — can enhance strength, balance, and longevity.Credit: Getty
It’s not just for children. Lowering and lifting your body helps maintain muscle strength, balance, and flexibility, all of which decline with age.
Clinics worldwide use sit-to-stand tests to assess patients' frailty and independence.
A 2014 study by Gama Filho University in Brazil found that individuals over 50 who performed poorly on these tests were over five times more likely to die young than those with higher scores.
Interestingly, the flamingo test — standing on one leg for as long as possible — showed that those who scored higher tended to live longer.
FLOSS YOUR TEETH
Flossing isn’t just for fresh breath – it can reduce your risk of heart disease, dementia, cancer, and premature death.Credit: Getty
Gum disease is linked to various illnesses, including heart disease and even dementia.
The primary culprit is believed to be bacteria and inflammation caused by excess plaque.
A recent study by US health company NYU Langone found that three types of mouth bacteria connected gum disease to a higher risk of pancreatic cancer.
Gum inflammation can spread through blood vessels and affect the heart, increasing risk factors.
A 2011 study from the University of California found that individuals who never flossed were 30 percent more likely to die young than those who flossed daily.
DRINK A LITTLE RED
A small amount of red wine each day could protect your heart, 
