The Key to a long Life May Just be Simplicity

The fountain of youth has been sought after for centuries, be it the strange customs and superstitions of times passed or the pills and potions of the modern era. Yet while some turn to ancient wisdom and others look towards technology, the key to longevity may be nothing more than simplicity itself.

Ask any medical professional and they’ll confirm that the old cliche is true, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So just what qualifies as preventive medicine? It’s no complicated procedure, is simply living a healthy life, one which involves:

• Getting enough sleep (7-8 hours per night is recommended.)

• Exercising regularly, both resistance training and cardiovascular exercise.

• Eating well, which implies a mostly plant based diet with meat, dairy, and grains on occasion.

• Regular social interaction.

•  Mindfulness.

Not convinced? Researchers have spent decades studying so called Blue Zones, which consist of places in the world where people live both the healthiest and longest lives. Often listed among these Blue Zones are communities like Okinawa in Japan, Ikaria in Greece, Sardinia in Italy, and Nicoya in Costa Rica, places where the ideals of preventative health have been ingrained in the culture for centuries. It’s not uncommon for inhabitants of these communities to live well past the age of 100. As it turns out, simplicity may be the key to a long life after all.

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The Importance of Self Care

Lately we've all been a lot more conscious about health; the importance of eating properly, of exercising, of sleeping well, etc. Yet for all our focus on physical health, mental and emotional health tend to get neglected, and self care is a big part of that greater healthcare picture.

What is self care? To put it in simple terms, self care is the concept of engaging in deliberate, self guided, and self initiated behavior that helps you take care of yourself. This can mean different things for different people, and can range anywhere from taking some time to read a good book to booking yourself a two week vacation. There are no strict requirements or regulations, but self care is widely considered to be an important part of our healthcare regimen.

Why it's important. There's still a lot of stigma associated with talk of mental health, but the fact of the matter is it's every bit as important as our physical health. Much like the functions of various organs in our body are closely related, mental health is closely related not just to physical health but to every aspect of our lives, including work life and home life. Self care is an important building block to good mental health.

Helping others: The airplane analogy. When going through the emergency instructions on an airplane, you can't help but notice that they always stress you should put on your oxygen mask first before helping anyone else with theirs. The principle is simple: If you pass out from a lack of oxygen you won't be of much help to others. Think of self care in the same way, if you're not in a good state then you're in no place to help those around you who may need it.

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