WEIRD WAYS TO LIVE LONGER

 

Eating curry is the latest in a string of bizarre theories on how to enjoy a longer life

A new scientific report reveals that a spicy curry is more than just a tasty dish – it also helps you live longer. Researchers say that blocking the body’s ability to feel pain boosts lifespan - and that one way of switching off pain is by regularly eating chilli peppers.

Learn a language A number of studies have shown that the ability to speak two or more languages significantly slows the onset of two fatal diseases of old age. One of 200 patients found that those who had spoken two or more languages for many years had delayed onset of Alzheimer’s, in some cases up to five years.

Get rich The close relationship between wealth and long, healthy living is visible all around the world.Poorer countries have predictably lower life expectancies because their governments have less money to spend on health care, but even within rich countries the rich live longer than the poor. 

". Live on a mountain  Statistically, people living on mountains live longer. if you live on a mountainside at least half of your walking is uphill, giving your heart a good workout whenever you set foot outside your front door.

Be religious Many studies have shown a positive correlation between religious belief and good health.

Drugs There really are drugs in existence that increase longevity in animals and probably would in humans too. One of these is rapamycin. mice lifespans were increased by up to 14% by treating them with this drug.

Help others Paradoxically, one of the best ways you can help yourself is to help others. A review of more than thirty studies carried out by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that volunteering increases your life expectancy significantly.

This is especially true if the only motivation for doing this is to help others.