Do you ever wanted to know how long will you live? There are so much wonderful things in this world for us to enjoy. Nearly everyone wants to live longer, if they were to choose. Looking back to the past, our ancestors lived relatively shorter lives -- with only a few people living beyond the age of 40. However, since a century ago, human’s life span has increased greatly. The mortality rates among those over 80 years have decreased by about 1.5% per year since 1960s (Vaupel, 2010). At the same time, the maximum life span, the largest number of years a mankind has lived, is expected to be increased over years. The truth is, living longer is not a pipe dream anymore. Nevertheless, a long healthy life is not a coincidence. The lengthening of mankind’s life expectancy could be brought about by a host of reasons and there are several far-reaching consequences. First and foremost, the drawback of living longer is the increase in the expenditure in getting a better nutrition. The increased amount spent for health care has burdened the elderly. People who live longer have higher potential in developing health problems that older adults would face. The situation turns even worse when they have to shoulder healthcare costs coupled with the increasing living costs. On the other hand, one of the chief causes of the increased life span is a better food intake. People nowadays are more concerned about their health. There’re a variety of foods which can boost our body systems and maintain their functions. Having a better nutrition promotes a good physical health which would in turn longer one’s life span. It can prevent or delay the onset of age-related diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, Al... ... middle of paper ... ...healthy years to your life, The Sun, 8 August pg29. Professor Haakon Meyer, 2009. Non-Smokers Live Longer And Have Healthier Hearts, 30-Year Study [online] Available at: [Accessed 17 September 2011] EMIS, 2011. Smoking – The Facts [online] Available at: [Accessed 17 September 2011] Associated Newspapers Ltd, 2011. Exercise plan: Just 15 minutes of exercise a day 'increases your life expectancy by THREE YEARS' [online] Available at: [Accessed 17 September 2011] Jack Challem, 2009. Turn Back the Clock! [online] Available at: < http://www.betternutrition.com/anti-aging-supplements/columns/askthenaturopath/778> [Accessed 17 September 2011]
Common sense seems to dictate that we are all going to die one day. As we all get older we crave to keep our youth, and to stay young forever is the ultimate dream. The thought of a possible immortality is just an added benefit. Even though we have strived towards this goal for centuries, have we obtained advances in successfully staying young forever? In Bill Gifford’s book “Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying)” he explores these ideas of life and aging further. In this novel, he goes on a journey to try and debunk the mysteries and questions behind the new science of aging. He gathers information from tests and scientists from around the country to discover what really works to prevent or delay aging and what is just a hopeful hoax. He helps us figure out why we age and why aging
-- Contrary to some clinical studies, there is inconclusive scientific evidence to support the theory of increasing a person’s lifespan
Heredity plays a prominent part in health and longevity. A person cannot change heredity, but much can be done to strengthen the body's resistance and ward off disease. There include nutrition, plenty of rest, regular exercise, and social supports wards of disease and also increases longevity. In fact, diets high in calcium can promote better digestion, as well as leading to higher vitality and better growth that delays the onset of old age. For most, as people age, they tend to exercise less and their metabolism becomes slower. As people age, proper weight control is also necessary. As well, rest is as important as proper nutr...
Many issues, both genetic and environmental, affect how we age. A 2014 Census Bureau report, “65+ in the United States: 2010,” present some statistics regarding people over 65 years old in the United States. Laura Skarnulis publishes her study titled “7 Health Challenges Of Aging” where she explains seven of the most common heath issues senior citizens face. Obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis and cancer are among the most common challenges senior citizens have to face. Skarnulis mentions that we should take care of ourselves while we are young. Some of these health issues can be prevented if the respective precautions are taken on
Nutrition plays a significant role in the human lifecycle because it provides energy, helps prevent diseases and promotes growth. The first documented evidence associating dietary restriction and aging came in 1935 in a study conducted by McCay et al that found that reducing the amount of calories consumed by 20% without causing malnourishment increased the lifespan and resistance to age related diseases in a rodent model (Colman et al., 2009; Sinclair, 2005). Typically a reduction of 10-40% of calorie intake is suggested by several authors as being effective in lengthening life, although a recent study using 30% dietary restriction was found to be ineffective in doing so in rhesus monkeys (Mattison et al., 2012).
Most of us strive to live long, happy, and healthy lives but unfortunately Dan Buettner stated that the “life expectancy in our country is only 78.” According to his research we have the capacity to live to about 90 years old, so how did we lose 12 years out of our life? Buettner attempts to answer this question with his presentation; but let us get one thing clear, our genetics only play a small role in this. The Danish Twin Study has already recognized that our genetics only have a 10 percent role in our longevity; the other 90 percent is something in our control, so the thought of someone having to win the “genetic lottery” to live long is somewhat of a myth. The Blue Zones that Buettner mentioned in his seminar shows correlation in the way their diet and lifestyle habits helps them live to 100 with vigor.
Over recent years FEMA has increase their involvement in the community. After a catastrophic event FEMA is able to coordinate the efforts to build, rebuild and stabilize the region. The Mayor of New Jersey asked residents to send messages to his own Twitter account if they required help, and provide information the city’s snow cleanup effort back out to residents (Siegriest, 2010). The betterment of the technology and science underlying the biological aging process has the potential to not only extend the average lifespan, but also to simultaneously postpone many if not all of the disabling and costly conditions that individuals experience in later life, thereby creating a longevity dividend that will be social, medical and economical
The World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that health conditions associated with the ageing process are arthritis, stroke, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. These health concerns can be avoided...
The idea of living a long life is one that many hope for. At first glance, it may seem as though a long life is ideal, but it is important to take a closer look into what exactly living longer means. In Ezekiel J. Emanuel’s essay, Why I Hope to Die at 75, he asserts that living too long is a loss because the quality of life decreases as the years go on. Emanuel firmly believes in striving for quality rather than quantity of life. Living past the age of 75 leaves the elderly lonely, diseased with mental disorders, and living life painfully ill.
If we can control the consumptions of foods and drinks, we can have a prolonged life. The intake of healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables and even home made meals increase...
Studies about aging are relevant in today’s society because the aging process happens to everybody. Humans want to enjoy life with their family and friends and many look forward to their retirement so they can enjoy their time doing leisurely activities. Research on trying to find a cure for different cancers and slowing down the aging process is important if humans want to live a longer and more enjoyable life. By eating foods with antioxidants, exercising on a daily basis, challenging oneself with memory and critical thinking activities, avoiding smoking and drinking too much alcohol, managing stress, and by surrounding oneself with a good support system can all contribute to a longer and happier lifespan.
It is apparent that in the present generation and century, the older Americans’ population is growing faster than ever before and it is also proven that they are living longer than there before according to The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics (2010: 17). The report further says that the 65 years old Americans can now look forward to live an average of 18.5 more years which accrues to four years more than the previous indications in 1960s. Further, for those who live to the age of 85 years women have 6.8 years on average to live while men have 5.7 years.
As American society has evolved in the past 100 years and technology has increased and improved, so has the life expectancy for individuals. Currently, females can expect to live for 81 years on average, while males can expect to live for 75 years, giving an average life expectancy of 78.3 years (Santrock, 2013, p.536). According to Santrock (2013), “since 1900, improvements in medicine, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle have increased our life expectancy an average of 30 additional years,” but another important factor is the decreasing infant mortality, allowing a larger population of people, including older adults (p.536). Making good choices in diet, regular exercise, avoiding drugs and alcohol, along with getting enough sleep and maintaining a low and healthy stress level can all increase life expectancy. Relationships, emotional well-being, and having purpose all also play an important role in determining how long an individual will live. As people are living longer, more ...
Centenarians are currently at the maximum peak of life longevity in the history of human life. Through the ages, the centenarian population worldwide has increased significantly. In the United States, there are currently 22 centenarians per 100,000 U.S. citizens, and rising (Hausman, 2011, p. 203-209). By 2050, there will be approximately 3.2 million centenarians around the world (Hausman, 2011, p. 203-209). With the increasing numbers, how is this achievable? Research and studies seek to find universal answers in the physiological, genetic and he...
Do you dream of living a long, healthy life? Fortunately, it is much easier to achieve this dream today, in a world that is more technologically and medically advanced than ever before. Because of these favorable advances, the life expectancies in most countries have increased. It is not enough, however, to solely rely on technology and medicine to increase your life expectancy. In order to make your dream a reality, you need to take a few additional steps. To improve your chances of living a long life, you should eat and drink healthy, have a consistent sleep routine, be physically and mentally active, reduce causes of stress and depression, avoid and/or quit smoking, and abstain from overindulgence.