Small daily habits can extend your lifespan
Experts emphasize that simple daily activities open the doors to a long and healthy life. In addition to sleep duration and quality, certain routines support physical and mental health.
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The path to living a healthy and long life is largely shaped by habits practiced in daily life. Experts state that regular sleep and simple exercises, in particular, have significant effects on the overall performance of the body and mind.
There is a consensus that nightly sleep duration for adults should be between 7 and 9 hours. Experts underline the issue by saying, "The importance of quality sleep is known by everyone, but this is now at the center of my life strategy. Sufficient sleep has a protective effect on the brain. I no longer make compromises on this matter."
Allocating enough time for sleep is of great importance not only for resting but also for brain health. According to scientific studies, regular and deep sleep helps clear harmful beta-amyloid proteins that can accumulate in the brain. The accumulation of these proteins can increase the risk of developing neurological diseases such as dementia.
Furthermore, a scientific study published this month found that people who suffer from chronic sleep problems or have difficulty falling asleep are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those who sleep regularly. Thus, it has been demonstrated once again that the habit of quality sleep significantly affects not only energy levels during the day but also mental health in later years.
Among the recommendations of experts, in addition to regular sleep hours, are a few minutes of light stretching exercises performed in the mornings. With these small but effective habits, both the body and mind become more resilient.