A long and healthy life depends not only on genes but also on daily habits.
Medianews.az, citing foreign media, reports that after the pandemic, the average life expectancy worldwide has begun to decrease.
Stress, insomnia, and improper nutrition harm health as a "silent danger."
Harmful habits and risks
- Smoking – causes accelerated aging of cells and can reduce lifespan by 10–15 years.
- Alcohol – poses serious risks to the liver, heart, and brain, potentially shortening life by up to 20 years.
- Improper nutrition – fatty, salty, and sugary foods increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, and can reduce lifespan by 4–10 years.
- Insomnia – sleeping less than 6 hours a day increases the risk of early death.
- Stress and loneliness – chronic stress reduces lifespan by several years, and social isolation is a serious health risk.
- Excessive caffeine, salt, and sugar – accelerate the onset of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.
Experts identify balanced nutrition, quality sleep, and stress management as the main conditions for a healthy life.
Medianews.az