“Overnight water is a chronic poison, never drink it!”
“Shock! Too much of this food causes cancer!”
“You have absolutely no idea, you can live a hundred years by doing this!”
…
You will not be absent from various health secrets in your “Dating and loving family” group.
No, the family group of the irritable little doctor has found a “new list of longevity secrets”, which is known as the “newest version of July 2021” announced by the World Health Organization (WHO).
(Source: Grumpy Little Doctor’s Family Group)
In line with the principle of rigorous refutation of rumors, the irritable little doctor deliberately checked the WHO official website, but did not find any “secrets to longevity” at all.
A closer look reveals that the “secrets to longevity” on this list are divided into two categories:
One type is indeed good for health, but whether it can make people live longer needs more scientific research to confirm.
The other type won’t help you live longer at all, and may even be harmful to your health!
Follow the grumpy little doctor to identify the authenticity of the list one by one. (It’s a bit long, but be sure to see the end, there are surprises!)
No. 20 Laughs
Those who love to laugh will definitely not have bad luck, because longevity is also a kind of luck! (Just kidding~)
But don’t open your mouth too much, so as not to fly into your mouth~
Don’t laugh for a long time, or you will dislocate your jaw, and you will be happy and sad!
Grumpy little doctor test: Laughing is good for health, but there is no scientific evidence for longevity!
No. 19 Drink hot water
Drinking boiled water protects us from many infectious and parasitic diseases. But no studies say that hot water is more beneficial to longevity than cold water.
Also, don’t drink hot water! Frequent eating/drinking of very hot food or water increases the risk of esophageal cancer [1].
Hot drinks above 65°C are 2A-level carcinogens (probably carcinogenic) by WHO “authorized” [2]!
The grumpy little doctor’s appraisal: No matter hot or cold water, cleanliness and sanitation and moderate temperature are the most important.
No. 18 Eat Nuts
Nuts are nutritious and can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes [3,4]. But longevity is a bit hard for nuts…
The fat content of nuts is not low, eating more will make you fat! The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016) recommends eating 25-35 grams of soybeans and nuts per day [5].
The irritable little doctor identified: Nuts can be eaten in moderation, but if they are moldy, or have a bitter, numb, and pungent “hala flavor”, they should be thrown away.
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No. 17 Eat Garlic
For parents, there is no disease that cannot be solved by eating garlic. If so, eat another.
Some components in stinky garlic can indeed reduce the mortality rate of gastric cancer, and have potential to prevent gastric cancer[6]. But that doesn’t mean it can directly prevent cancer.
The irritable little doctor identified: garlic is a healthy food, but eating too much may cause bad breath[7], see you when you go out People, be careful!
No. 16 Tea
People who have a long-term habit of drinking tea will have a longer disease-free time than those who do not drink or drink less tea[8]. But that doesn’t mean longevity! A single food or drink alone will not make you live longer.
The irritable little doctor identified: Drinking tea in moderation is good for health, but tea polyphenols have an exciting and refreshing effect. Don’t drink too much tea in the afternoon or evening to avoid insomnia.
(Source: Internet)
N0. 15 Watch less TV
This must have been added by your mother.
But some studies have found that watching TV for a long time has a higher risk of cardiovascular disease [9] and is more likely to develop diabetes [10]!
No wonder Mr. Lu Xun also said “Watch less TV and read more”.
But it’s not the TV’s fault, it’s a series of health problems caused by prolonged sitting and lack of exercise.
Grumpy little doctor appraisal: watch less TV, sit less for a long time, get up and walk around at any time.
N0. 14 Eat more apples
An apple a day keeps the doctor away? I vomited!
Apples are nutritious and bears know it’s “proper crap.”
(Source: Internet)
Appraisal by the irritable little doctor: No disease can be prevented or treated simply by “eating more”, let alone longevity!
No. 13 eat leafy greens
Green leafy vegetables are good, everyone knows it, but the question is whether you are willing to eat them!
“Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016)” recommends that meals include vegetables, 300-500 grams of vegetables per day, and dark vegetables (including green leafy vegetables) account for 1/2 [5].
Here we must @@ little friends in the north – the vegetables we are talking about are the following, not potatoes, eggplants, dried beans, and even less fresh!
(Source: Internet)
Grumpy little doctor identification: Eating more fiber-rich green leafy vegetables is a good habit. But don’t fry with high temperature heavy oil, you can fry or steam quickly. Mixed vegetables or salads can also be used, but soy sauce, salad dressing, etc. should not be excessive!
No. 12 Keep Calm
People can really be pissed off.
A heart attack is 8.5 times more likely within 2 hours of an outburst of extreme anger[11].
Grumpy little doctor appraisal: One less tantrum, one more chance for longevity.
No. 11 Eat less sugar
If someone told you that sugar is as poisonous as cigarettes, would you believe it?
(The movie “Kingsman 2” said that sugar is as addictive and harmful as drugs. Source: soogif)
Eating too much sugar can lead to morbid obesity, which in turn increases the risk of heart disease [12]. The “Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016)” recommends that the daily intake of sugar should not exceed 50 grams, and it is best to control it below 25 grams.
The grumpy little doctor’s appraisal: sugar can’t be eaten, and can’t be eaten too much. Pay special attention to “invisible sugar”, such as sugar in braised pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, sweet drinks, snacks and other foods…
No. 10 Travel
At the end of the day, life is movement!
A 2019 study published in the British Medical Journal found that any intensity of exercise reduces the risk of death [13].
Grumpy little doctor test: Exercise is good medicine. When the epidemic subsides, call your friends and see the great rivers and mountains of the motherland~
No. 9 quality sleep
You all care about “what time is the best time to sleep”, but scientists only care about “how to sleep better.”
Because, the quality of sleep is more important – not sleeping well, it is harmful to health, and it will accelerate aging[14]!
Grumpy little doctor appraisal: change to a quiet environment, buy a comfortable pillow, and have a good night’s sleep with your boyfriend/girlfriend!
Image source: Zhanku Hailuo
No. 8 eat ginger
Ginger is indeed a good thing!
It contains a variety of active ingredients[15], which can promote appetite, perspiration, antiemetic, antibacterial, etc.[16]. But some people eat too much ginger, the stomach and throat may be uncomfortable. In addition, do not eat rotten ginger!
Appraisal from the irascible little doctor: Eating ginger in moderation is good for health! But it’s not just “eat something” to live a long life. Otherwise, why did the ancient emperors go to alchemy instead of eating ginger? (Alchemy can’t live long!)
No. 7 Do not sit for long periods of time
It takes a long time to sit at work, to sit for a long time in a meeting, and to play mahjong for a long time. Even me, who is writing popular science, is sitting for a long time!
Sedentary is defined by the American Cancer Society as sitting still for more than 6 hours a day. Prolonged sitting is dangerous and increases mortality [17].
Appraisal of the Grumpy Little Doctor: This tip makes sense, why don’t you hurry up and get active?
No. 6 Companion
Long-term or severe loneliness can indeed lead to psychological problems, emotional disturbances, and potential risk factors for diseases such as high blood pressure [18,19], especially for the physical and mental health of the elderly .
But as long as you are happy and enjoy your life alone, it’s not a big problem to be a little “alone”!
Appraisal by the irritable little doctor: Accompanying is the most affectionate confession. If you have time, go home often to have a look.
No. 5 keep it happy
The outgoing personality who likes to talk and laugh is indeed a common feature of centenarians[20].
“Smile, ten years younger”, what our ancestors said is true!
Grumpy Little Doctor’s Appraisal: Is This a Makeup? Please refer to Article 20 for details.
No. 4 Massage
Massage is good for a while, and massage is always good!
But there are no scientific studies that link massage and longevity.
Grumpy little doctor appraisal: body aches, it’s okay to massage. However, it is better to visit less street massage shops and foot pinching shops. It is better to go to the rehabilitation department and physiotherapy department of the hospital.
No. 3 Hugs
Hugs can generate empathy and make people happier[21]. A good mood and a good laugh are naturally good for health.
Grumpy Little Doctor Appraisal: Can Someone Hold It Still Not Satisfied? The hug is over! As for longevity… I advise you not to think too much,
No. 2 Running
Physical activity is recognized by WHO as promoting health and longevity[22,23]. Running should be moderate, 3 to 5 times a week, 5 to 10 kilometers each time, it is all right. Running too much can hurt your knees.
Appraisal of the Grumpy Little Doctor: Everyone knows that exercise is good, but are you willing to move?
No. 1 drink
What? First and foremost is drinking!
It makes me laugh and cry…
Alcohol is a clear carcinogen, and it can also damage the liver, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular.
Also, drinking in moderation is not good either! People who never drink have a lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke than people who drink lightly [24].
Appraisal of the irritable little doctor: forward it to the circle of friends and tell everyone to stop persuading people to drink!
Although WHO’s official website does not have this list at all, it can still be updated every year… Absolutely!
Last year’s “Longevity List” didn’t have “drinking” yet, but this year “drinking” is number one.
Don’t say, the “longevity” list is quite introverted!
Next year’s champion won’t be smoking, right? Let’s wait and see hahaha!
Don’t forget to go to your “Love One Family” group
Such a good article, worth sharing with your parents
Reviewer: Zhang Xuewei
Attending physician, Ph.D., Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
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