Leading a long and healthy life is no fortuity. It is gradual task which if accomplished to perfection can eventually add almost a decennium to an individual’s lifespan. This task starts with your genes which play an important role in shaping your health graph. It needs to be mentioned here that genes can only affect an individual’s longevity to a maximum of 30 percent while the remaining 70 percent depends solely on your lifestyle. Secrets to longevity are not secrets at all. They are mere information which is generally known to people through hearsay and sometimes through health magazines but hardly anyone knows how to implement these simple guidelines. The secret of longevity lies not in the knowledge but in the implementation of these ever so invincible yet simple rules.

Longevity secrets can be broadly divided into two categories namely physical fitness and mental fitness.

Physical Fitness

The two most crucial dos to be physically healthy are exercise and a wholesome diet. Exercise does not necessarily mean sweating it out in the gym for hours together. Make your exercise regime gratifying by including indulging activities like swimming or dancing. Satiating yourself with a proper diet is pivotal to your general well being. Consume fresh fruits like a maniac, drink wholesome liquids, eats loads of raw vegetables and nuts to maintain a light yet balanced diet. Also, maintaining a very high level of personal hygiene is critical to your fitness but just physically but mentally as well. One must get plentitude of fresh air and sunlight. Sunlight had vitamin D and exposure to it stimulates or invigorates the human body. After a long days work, giving proper rest to your body is of utmost importance. Sleep on time and sleep for a good six-eight hours to wake up fresh the next day.

Mental Fitness

Always remember that your body is not a machine. You cannot expect it to work continuously with just a little bit of refueling every time the fuel tank is empty. Treat your body the way you would treat a child, with care and affection. Keep it smiling and happy. Laughter as they say is the best medicine. Your occupation should be such that you should have no Monday morning blues. Go on vacations every once in a while. Work towards a happier social life, a satisfying family life and try making friends easily. Remember, a happy mind is a healthy mind which also makes for a healthy, long and happy life