Japan once ranked first in the world in life expectancy for 20 consecutive years, and it is the longest-lived country in the world. The longevity of Japanese people is mainly due to its climate, food culture and so on. However, in the last two years, China has taken the top spot in Japan, that is, Hongkong.
According to the 20 19 Human Development Report published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Hong Kong has become the longest-lived region in the world with an average life expectancy of nearly 85 years. It is understood that the average life expectancy in Hong Kong has reached 84.7 years, while that in Chinese mainland is 76.7 years, a total difference of 8 years.
We all know that Hong Kong is the city with the highest housing price and high consumption level in the world, so life pressure is enormous. According to our cognition, in such a living environment, the happiness index is bound to be very low, so how can we live for so long?
People's life span is closely related to eating habits, living environment, personal mentality and medical conditions. Only by doing these things well can they live longer. So what is the secret of Hong Kong people's longevity?
1, good eating habits
Hong Kong people, like other Cantonese people, have a light diet and little salt and monosodium glutamate, which is the chief culprit of hypertension. Reducing intake is good for health. In addition, they also like to make soup and drink soup, which can not only stimulate appetite, but also refresh their minds, clear away heat and relieve summer heat. There are many benefits.
Being close to the sea, Hong Kong people also like to eat fish. Marine fish contains unsaturated fatty acids, which can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides and prevent three highs. The benefits of eating fish are still very many.
Another eating habit that has to be mentioned is drinking tea. Hong Kong people like to drink morning tea, which contains polyphenols and catechins with antioxidant effect, which is helpful to anti-aging and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Eating is a great event in our life. We can eat at least three meals a day and eat all kinds of food constantly. Hong Kong people have a lot of experience in how to be more nutritious, healthier and more beneficial to their health. Therefore, Hong Kong people are generally thin, fat people are rarely seen on the street, and they are in good shape.
2. Love sports
The topography of Hong Kong is mainly hilly, but in fact there is little flat land. Therefore, Hong Kong people also love walking and sports. Hong Kong people are famous for their love of sports. From the top rich, such as Li Ka-shing, get up at 6 o'clock every morning and play golf for 90 minutes. When we meet some stars, such as Chow Yun Fat, we often invite our friends to climb mountains.
For ordinary people, they also love sports very much. Whether in the park or on the mountain, you can often see many people exercising. Needless to say, the benefits of exercise can make people energetic and healthy.
The older you get, the busier you get.
The older you get, the busier you get, which is one of the secrets of Hong Kong people's longevity. What mainlanders want to retire is to do nothing, then help their children take care of them and enjoy family happiness. However, many old people were full of energy before retirement, but after retirement, they became depressed and soon became old because they had nothing to do.
Generally speaking, the elderly in Hong Kong will not take care of their children. And because they don't have much savings, they will choose to continue working once they retire. Many elderly people in Hong Kong choose to volunteer, which can enrich their old age and maintain their physical and mental health.
The human body and brain are actually similar to machines, and they need to move frequently so as not to rust so easily. Therefore, even when you are old, you should always be active. Hong Kong people are never too old; the older they get, the busier they get. This is one of the reasons why Hong Kong people live longer.
4. A strong medical system
As one of the most developed regions in the world, Hong Kong has a strong medical security system. Generally speaking, Hong Kong will take the lead in introducing the most advanced drugs in the world, and then let the people eat the best drugs at zero tariffs and low prices.
In terms of medical technology, Hong Kong is at the leading level in the world. Cancer and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases have the highest mortality rates, but Hong Kong has achieved a number of world firsts. For example, the cure rate of gastric cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, rectal cancer and breast cancer is the highest in the world.
On the one hand, the high medical technology, on the other hand, the low cost of medical treatment for citizens has given Hong Kong people good medical security, which is an important reason to support Hong Kong's long life.
Hong Kong's richest people generally live long lives. Stanley Ho, the gambling king, died at the age of 99. Among the richest people in the world, Li Ka-shing 92, Lee Shau Kee 92, Lv Zhihe 9 1 and Fang Runhua 96. In fact, if people want to live a long and healthy life, they must learn to exercise restraint, develop good eating and rest habits, maintain a good attitude and exercise regularly. A healthy person will naturally live a long life.