Longevity is influenced by different factors. Some cannot be controlled - such as age and gender - and some can, such as diet and alcohol intake.
A 75-year-old man discussed his longevity and how he has aged graciously. He put down his success to following six principles which form the abbreviation SHIELD - sleep, handling stress, interactions, learning, and diet.
The elderly man said the letter S in the abbreviation stood for sleep, emphasising the importance of rest in people's lives.
He told viewers on YouTube: "Make sure to try and get at least seven hours."
The elderly man shared his secrets to a longer life
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Adults should aim to get seven to nine hours of sleep every night and only nap for a maximum of 30 minutes as any more can impact sleep during the night.
The H in the pensioner's abbreviation stands for "how to handle stress". The elderly gentleman said people should focus on trying to reduce the amount of stress they have in their lives, which he tries to do through meditation.
What tends to help people with stress is interaction, which he alluded to as another one of his pillars.
He said: "I is for interaction. Make sure you are engaging in conversation and have relationships."
The E stands for exercise, which is one of the most important factors in an individual’s life.
Exercise works in tandem with sleep as the more exercise someone does, the more tired they will feel which can lead to a better night’s sleep.
L stands for learning. The older man tries to learn as much as possible; even at his age as it can help with brain health; a key factor of longevity.
Research by Oxford University has shown that learning something new can significantly benefit longevity seeker’s brains, as it can continue to develop in adulthood and into old age.
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Exercise and staying social can increase your longevity GETTYThe D in his abbreviation is for diet, which he placed the most value on for longevity.
He continued: "You have to moderate your intake of carbohydrates, having a low-carb and low-sugar diet. Try to have plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet."
This is not the only person to share their secrets to longevity. A 93-year-old man recently shared who is ageing gracefully shared an activity he does which helps keep him strong.
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