13 Signs that You'll Have a Long Life

In the 20th century, the average human life expectancy increased by 30 years, representing the largest increase in 5 000 years. How to explain this? Discoveries in medicine, education and prevention of diseases have increased the life expectancy.

Here are the latest researches in the field of longevity: signs that you're on the right way to a long life!

1. Your mom had you at an early age

If your mother was young when she gave you birth, you have more changes to reach the age of 100. It seems that young mothers produce ovules of a better quality than older mothers.

2. You like tea

Green tea and black tea contain a concentrated dose of substances that help blood vessels to relax and protect your hearth. You need only 1.2 cups of fresh tea daily.

3. You prefer to walk

People who walk for 30 minutes a day live four times more than those who prefer the car.

4. You don't consume carbonated drinks

Scientists have discovered that one or more diet drinks per day double the risk of metabolic syndrome (which involves hypertension, diabetes, obesity). Replace these drinks with tea.

5. You have strong legs

Strong legs mean a good balance, flexibility and endurance. As you get older, those attributes will represent the key to reduce the risk of fractures. Therefore, don't hesitate to start your workout routine,

6. You eat purple food

Grapes, blueberries, red wine: all these contain polyphenols- substances that reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and Alzheimer's disease. Polyphenols keep blood vessels and arteries flexible and healthy. Also, they help your brain to function properly.

7. A normal weight in adolescence

It seems that overweight teenagers are more predisposed to diabetes in adulthood than those who have a normal weight. Adults with diabetes are affected by heart diseases in time...

8. You don't like hamburgers

The excessive consumption of red meet increases the risk of colon cancer. Experts don't know why red meet has this effect, but it's believed that carcinogenic elements are formed when the meet is thermally processed or preserved with nitrates. From time to time, you can eat a hamburger, as long as it doesn't become a habit.

9. You went to college

A new study conducted by Harvard University revealed that people who have more than 12 years of education live more than the others. What does it mean? It seems that high school graduates smoke in a greater proportion than those who have a higher education.

10. You love your friends

Quality interpersonal relationships reduce stress. Having good friends keeps you healthy, both physically and mentally. Chronic stress weakens the immune system and causes premature aging of cells, shortening the life by up to 4.8 years, according to studies.

11. Your friends are healthy

You are 60% more predisposed to become obese if your friends are obese. In order to have a healthy lifestyle, it's important to stay next to people who have similar goals.

12. You like to be challenged

People who consider themselves self-disciplined and organized live longer and have up to 90% lower chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. Focus on personal and professional goals and try new things that stimulate your brain.

13. You don't have a housekeeper

By washing the floors and windows for an hour, you'll burn 300 calories, reducing the risk of death by up to 30%!

Sources: http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=851554, shine.yahoo.com/.../4-surprising-signs-youll-live-a-long-time-290919/ , www.wikihow.com/Live-a-Long-Life