Longevity - Tumblr Posts
Scientists estimate the Greenland shark lives at least 250 years and can potentially live for centuries. Researchers estimate that some individuals may exceed over 500 years in age, making them among the oldest known vertebrates on Earth.
One theory to explain this long lifespan is that the Greenland shark has a very slow metabolism, an adaptation to the deep, cold waters it inhabits. A NOAA remotely operated vehicle doing a dive off New England encountered a Greenland shark at a depth of 783 meters, but these sharks are known to dive as deep as 2,200 meters. They’re also the only shark that can withstand the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean year-round.
Chinese Red - Cinnabar Longevity Pendant
10 Super Foods That Promote Anti-Aging
Discover 10 Best Superfoods For Youthful, Wrinkles-Free Skin. You'll also discover... The Science Behind Anti-Aging And Longevity, 10 Best Anti-Aging Foods That Make You Look Younger and Learn The Secrets To Slowing Down The Aging Process.For those who want to download a book, please click here
Have you ever wondered why some people live much longer while supposedly intelligent people wither and die early? My parents are a case in point. My Dad admittedly was much smarter than my mom. But these days Dad is overweight while mom is slim, he has difficulty walking while she goes salsa and tango dancing and can climb the roof, he can barely cook after 75 years of living, while she can cook amazing meals, he is a dangerous driver while mom drives like a race car driver, with speed and precision that would shame a thirty year old. She loves gardening while he just drinks wine and sits in front of the computer all day or sleeps. Mom got a degree in business after all three kids left home and continues to study and get many qualifications. She has had over 35 different jobs and is pretty impressive on a computer. She runs her own company, does all the accounting, the marketing, administration and manages a staff of 18. And she keeps a beautiful home. Lately she has got a piano and is banging away at it. She is adaptable and constantly changes. Not a week goes by without her trying something new, whether it is food, clothes, reading a book or buying a new gadget. She is always nosing around us children, finding out what we up to, copying what we are doing and borrowing our ideas. The idea for the Cinnamon Vogue company came from mom, because when she was visiting Sri Lanka she came across Cinnamon oil being used at a hotel. She asked for a sample, but they refused. Never one to give up she managed to visit a Cinnamon farm in Sri Lanka, got it and brought it back to the USA and gave me, her prodigal son the idea. I know I know I need to work on modesty. Lol. But I am willing to bet mom will live much longer than Dad and will have far less health complications if any. Now I believe mom is much smarter than Dad. Maybe she started with less neurons than Dad but over the years through the ability to try various foods that increase neurons, being adaptable, flexible, active, curious, the number of neurons in her brain far exceeds Dad. I am sure of it. And touch wood her health is very good. Nothing is more depressing than a parent whose health has gone down the tubes. Will you change? Can you change? Are you adaptable?
#change #adaptability #survival #longevity #curiosity #health #brains #neurons #intelligence #mom #dad #change #motivation #healthyfood #variety #spiceoflife
I used to live in Hong Kong for many years and left for America the land of opportunity. But not good health. Hong Kong to my surprise has the best longevity in the World. This is despite heavy pollution, limited organic food, really cramped living conditions and low health care spending. Why do they live so long? Part of the answer may lie in the fact they eat a lot of fresh food. Unlike in the US where people shop once a week and either freeze or refrigerate their food, people in Hong Kong have really tiny kitchens. There is no space. So, they eat out. Virtually every day. There are plenty of inexpensive restaurants serving fresh food. Because of the massive scale, prices are cheap and food waste is also reduced by cooking for many. And they eat plenty of fish. Glorious varieties of fish, often steamed. Vegetables too, made in the most amazing ways. For such a busy place there are plenty of outdoor spaces. You should see how many retired people get up early in the morning, gather in large groups and practice tai chi. It is truly a sight to behold. Afterwards they go to a restaurant with fellow retirees which may be building a sense of wellbeing. This is often done on a daily basis. The younger people are too busy to do this but they too meet in large groups at lunch time. Again, fresh food. In the evening they meet friends or work mates for dinner. It could be a simple place like a Dai Pa Dong (a no-frills restaurant) or a more expensive place for special occasions or somewhere in between. This social fabric and a huge variety of food may explain their longevity. I am so glad Hong Kong exposed me to the art of eating better and the social gathering. I have got to eat more fresh fish despite concerns about mercury. My fish skills are not great but I started with this expensive Halibut. It was out of this World. Next how to master Hong Kong style steamed fish. Got to live long and healthy.
#longevity #fish #healthy #ageing #hongkong #family #freshfood #vegetables #socialintreactions #taichi #qigong #exercise #friendship #halibut #asparagus #rice #germanredcabbage
