Embracing good health
Giving your partner a hug doesn't just warm the heart, it can protect
it too. A study by the University of North Carolina in 2005 found that
hugging your other half for 20 seconds could lower blood pressure and
reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. High levels of cortisol
have been linked to heart disease and other conditions such as diabetes.
Laughter is the best medicine
Become a glass-half-full person! Studies have found that those with a
positive attitude suffer less from conditions such as heart disease.
Find something to laugh at every day to give your feel-good hormones a
boost.
Holding back the years
Add 14 years to your life by following four very easy principles;
don't smoke, take regular exercise, drink sensibly and eat five portions
of fruit and veg a day. These simple steps can have a huge impact on
your life expectancy, say scientists from Cambridge University. If you
only manage one thing, give up smoking as the study found this had the
biggest impact on your health.
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