Live a Little!
A longer, healthier life is within your reach. And easily too, if you would only learn to live and let live...
You'll live longer if you:
Laugh. A Loma Linda University study has found that laughing ups the production of infection - and tumour-fighting cells by 25 per cent.
Cry. Emotional tears contain stress hormones, says a study by the Dry Eye and Tear Research Center in Minnesota. Alleviating stress by crying may reduce your risk of heart attacks and stress-related disorders.
Fall in love. A recent study found that people living with a lover or a spouse experience fewer health problems. Having a confidante and a caretaker reduces stress.
Be social. People with a support group of friends live longer than loners, according to a study recently published in the British Medical Journal.
Express yourself. Peole who hide their emotions have higher heart rates and blood pressure, suggest Stanford University studies.
And now for the G7: Seven great age-defiers
Instant brights. Say hello to laser teeth-whitening, the new smile sparkler. A hydrogenperoxide bleaching solution with patented catalysts is applied to your teeth and zapped with a laser in your dentist's office. "The laser energy makes the bleaching solution work faster," explains Robert Reyto, a Beverly Hills dentist. Once finished, you can maintain that bright smile with a bleaching treatment done at home.
Smooth skin. "Alpha-hydroxy-acid peels remove surface slip, reducing fine lines and discoloration," says Barney Kenet, a Manhattan dermatologist. Your dermatologist applies a thin layer of alpha-hydroxy acid to your whole face for two to four minutes, then rinses it off thoroughly.
Bag blaster. If your undereye bags are bothering you, the Erbium YAG laser is a sage way to get rid of them. According to William Binder, a Los Angeles-based plastic surgeon: "It's not as harsh on your skin as the chemical peels."
Hair preserver. "Pulling at hair with a brush while blow-drying puts excess pressure on the root and can cause traction alopecia, a form of permanent hair loss," warns Douglas Altchek, a Manhatten dermatologist. After blow-drying, check your brush: more than 25 hairs stuck in its bristles means you're brushing too hard. Buy a soft-bristled alternative.
Sunscreen saver. "Up to 80 per cent of the signs of aging are caused by sun exposure," insists Dr Kenet. "Use a moisturiser that contains SPF 15, or apply sunscreen along with your foundation, everyday."
Stop smoking. Smoking decreases your skin's oxygen supply, leaving it sallow and leathery. The good news: No matter your age, once you stop smoking, your skin will start repairing itself within a few months.
Forget frowning. "Any repeated facial movement - brow furrowing, squinting, forehead wrinkling, can eventually cause permanent wrinkles," says Ronald Moy, a Los Angeles dermatologist.
Other great bets
Best vitamin cocktail: Vitamins C & E
Besides a daily multivitamin, reach for this antioxidant blend. "Antioxidants get rid of free radicals, compunds in your bloodstream that increase your risks of cancer and heart disease," explains Dr Paul Lachance, director of the Nutriceuticals Institute at Rutgers University. A recent study also notes that a vitamin C and E combination increases the ability of arteries to expand to accomodate increased blood flow, even after patients consumed a McDonald's meal.
Best career move: Climb the job ladder
Researchers have found that working women have lower cholesterol levels, blood pressure and body weight than did those who stay home - with one exception: women with clerical jobs who are married to blue-collar workers. "These women felt little control over their career or their marriage, which increased their stress," says Dr. Malloy.
Best diet tip: Skip the steak
Lean beef has 2.5 times the fat of skinless chicken and 15 times the fat of tuna. It's ok to indulge in the red meat once a week, but stick to leaner cuts like sirloin and filet mignon, avoiding and avoid fattier cuts like prime rib.
Best non-man companion: A real animal
An Australian study found that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners. "Animals encourage touch and contact, which relaxes you and lowers your blood pressure," explains Alan Beck, director of the Centre for Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University.
Best oil: Flaxseed
"This oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which act as antioxidants and anticarcinogens," says Boyd Eaton, an Atlanta radiologist. A University of Toronto study noted that a daily close of flaxseed lowered the artery-clogging LDL-cholesterol levels by 18 per cent. Recommended dosage: one tablespoon a day, used in cooking or even mixed into yoghurt. (Flaxseed oil is available in pharmacies.)
Best protein source: Fish
"Fish, especially fatty fish like tuna or salmon, is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, a vital nutrient for the brain and blood," explains Lachance. Eating 35g of fish daily (less than one serving) almost halves your risk of a heart attack, according to a New England Journal Of Medicine study. "Even eating three to four ounces, two to three times week is sufficient," Lachance says.
Best mineral: Magnesium
Women who consume a daily dose of 350mg of magnesium can exercise harder (they require less oxygen) than women who consume 175mg, according to a study by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Centre. "Magnesium gives you more energy for working out and for work," notes Henry Lukaski, Ph.D., the study's director. Magnesium is dound in multivitamins or foods: such as bran and dark green vegetables.
Best exercise: Walking with hand weights
This form of exercis, done for half an hour three times weekly, provides cardiovascular benefits and weight-resistance training. "Resistance training strengthens bones, thus warding off osteoporosis," explains Susan Johnson, director of continuing education at the Cooper Institute in Dallas. The routine increases muscle, which burns fat. Start with half a pound in each hand and build up to no more than three pounds (more may cause lower-back pain).
Best fitness tip: Climb the stairs at work
"We recommend 30 minutes of physical activity a day," says Johnson. "That can be a 15-minute walk to work, a 5-minute sprint up your office stairs, and 10 minutes of vacuuming in the evening." Some research has shown that women who get 30 minutes of exercise daily reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease by 50 per cent.
Extracted from Family:March 2005
You'll live longer if you:
Laugh. A Loma Linda University study has found that laughing ups the production of infection - and tumour-fighting cells by 25 per cent.
Cry. Emotional tears contain stress hormones, says a study by the Dry Eye and Tear Research Center in Minnesota. Alleviating stress by crying may reduce your risk of heart attacks and stress-related disorders.
Fall in love. A recent study found that people living with a lover or a spouse experience fewer health problems. Having a confidante and a caretaker reduces stress.
Be social. People with a support group of friends live longer than loners, according to a study recently published in the British Medical Journal.
Express yourself. Peole who hide their emotions have higher heart rates and blood pressure, suggest Stanford University studies.
And now for the G7: Seven great age-defiers
Instant brights. Say hello to laser teeth-whitening, the new smile sparkler. A hydrogenperoxide bleaching solution with patented catalysts is applied to your teeth and zapped with a laser in your dentist's office. "The laser energy makes the bleaching solution work faster," explains Robert Reyto, a Beverly Hills dentist. Once finished, you can maintain that bright smile with a bleaching treatment done at home.
Smooth skin. "Alpha-hydroxy-acid peels remove surface slip, reducing fine lines and discoloration," says Barney Kenet, a Manhattan dermatologist. Your dermatologist applies a thin layer of alpha-hydroxy acid to your whole face for two to four minutes, then rinses it off thoroughly.
Bag blaster. If your undereye bags are bothering you, the Erbium YAG laser is a sage way to get rid of them. According to William Binder, a Los Angeles-based plastic surgeon: "It's not as harsh on your skin as the chemical peels."
Hair preserver. "Pulling at hair with a brush while blow-drying puts excess pressure on the root and can cause traction alopecia, a form of permanent hair loss," warns Douglas Altchek, a Manhatten dermatologist. After blow-drying, check your brush: more than 25 hairs stuck in its bristles means you're brushing too hard. Buy a soft-bristled alternative.
Sunscreen saver. "Up to 80 per cent of the signs of aging are caused by sun exposure," insists Dr Kenet. "Use a moisturiser that contains SPF 15, or apply sunscreen along with your foundation, everyday."
Stop smoking. Smoking decreases your skin's oxygen supply, leaving it sallow and leathery. The good news: No matter your age, once you stop smoking, your skin will start repairing itself within a few months.
Forget frowning. "Any repeated facial movement - brow furrowing, squinting, forehead wrinkling, can eventually cause permanent wrinkles," says Ronald Moy, a Los Angeles dermatologist.
Other great bets
Best vitamin cocktail: Vitamins C & E
Besides a daily multivitamin, reach for this antioxidant blend. "Antioxidants get rid of free radicals, compunds in your bloodstream that increase your risks of cancer and heart disease," explains Dr Paul Lachance, director of the Nutriceuticals Institute at Rutgers University. A recent study also notes that a vitamin C and E combination increases the ability of arteries to expand to accomodate increased blood flow, even after patients consumed a McDonald's meal.
Best career move: Climb the job ladder
Researchers have found that working women have lower cholesterol levels, blood pressure and body weight than did those who stay home - with one exception: women with clerical jobs who are married to blue-collar workers. "These women felt little control over their career or their marriage, which increased their stress," says Dr. Malloy.
Best diet tip: Skip the steak
Lean beef has 2.5 times the fat of skinless chicken and 15 times the fat of tuna. It's ok to indulge in the red meat once a week, but stick to leaner cuts like sirloin and filet mignon, avoiding and avoid fattier cuts like prime rib.
Best non-man companion: A real animal
An Australian study found that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners. "Animals encourage touch and contact, which relaxes you and lowers your blood pressure," explains Alan Beck, director of the Centre for Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University.
Best oil: Flaxseed
"This oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which act as antioxidants and anticarcinogens," says Boyd Eaton, an Atlanta radiologist. A University of Toronto study noted that a daily close of flaxseed lowered the artery-clogging LDL-cholesterol levels by 18 per cent. Recommended dosage: one tablespoon a day, used in cooking or even mixed into yoghurt. (Flaxseed oil is available in pharmacies.)
Best protein source: Fish
"Fish, especially fatty fish like tuna or salmon, is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, a vital nutrient for the brain and blood," explains Lachance. Eating 35g of fish daily (less than one serving) almost halves your risk of a heart attack, according to a New England Journal Of Medicine study. "Even eating three to four ounces, two to three times week is sufficient," Lachance says.
Best mineral: Magnesium
Women who consume a daily dose of 350mg of magnesium can exercise harder (they require less oxygen) than women who consume 175mg, according to a study by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Centre. "Magnesium gives you more energy for working out and for work," notes Henry Lukaski, Ph.D., the study's director. Magnesium is dound in multivitamins or foods: such as bran and dark green vegetables.
Best exercise: Walking with hand weights
This form of exercis, done for half an hour three times weekly, provides cardiovascular benefits and weight-resistance training. "Resistance training strengthens bones, thus warding off osteoporosis," explains Susan Johnson, director of continuing education at the Cooper Institute in Dallas. The routine increases muscle, which burns fat. Start with half a pound in each hand and build up to no more than three pounds (more may cause lower-back pain).
Best fitness tip: Climb the stairs at work
"We recommend 30 minutes of physical activity a day," says Johnson. "That can be a 15-minute walk to work, a 5-minute sprint up your office stairs, and 10 minutes of vacuuming in the evening." Some research has shown that women who get 30 minutes of exercise daily reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease by 50 per cent.
Extracted from Family:March 2005
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