First of all, look at the health status from the body.
1. Finger length
A survey published in Arthritis and Rheumatism in 2008 found that women whose index finger is shorter than their ring finger are twice as likely to develop knee arthritis as other women. The researchers also claim that women with these obvious male characteristics are more likely to have lower levels of estrogen secretion, which may have a great impact on arthritis.
Precautions: Strengthen the muscles around the knees. When sitting, keep your legs straight and parallel to the ground for ten times, each time for 5- 10 seconds.
2. Height
According to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, women over 5' 2 "may miss the genetic variation that will help them live to 65,438+000 years old.
Preventive measures: learn from the living habits of Jesuits and focus on the elderly with long life: don't smoke, drink less and eat less meat.
Step 3: Leg length
If your legs are short and thick, you have to take good care of your liver. In a study published in the journal Epidemiology and Medical Health in 2008, British researchers found that women with legs of 20-29 inches are more likely to have higher levels of four enzymes that show liver disease than ordinary women. Researchers claim that factors such as nutritional status in childhood will not only affect the growth stage, but also affect the healthy development of kidneys in adulthood.
Precautionary measures: avoid the damage of toxins produced by the kidneys, which will make your liver healthier for a longer period of time. Please wear a mask and gloves when cleaning and using chemical cleaning products. Limit the daily alcohol intake to 5 ounces of red wine, which is 12 ounces of beer.
Smell
According to a study published in the Yearbook of Neurology in 2008, the elderly who can't recognize the smell of bananas, lemons, cinnamon and other objects are five times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease within four years than others. Researchers believe that areas of the brain related to olfactory function may be the first to be affected by Parkinson's disease, about 2-7 years before diagnosis.
Preventive measures: increase the intake of fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acids can enhance the brain's protection against MpTp, which is a harmful compound that causes Parkinson's disease.
5. Arm length
Have you ever had a hard time finding a locker in the kitchen? A study published in the journal Neurology in 2008 found that women with short arms are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than other women 1/2. You can ask others to measure the distance between your fingers when your arms are straight and parallel to the ground. The shortest distance is less than 60 feet. Researchers at Tufts University claim that at an important age of growth, lack of nutrition or other aspects will lead to shorter arms, which may also lead to a decline in cognitive ability in later life.
Precautions: Painting and pottery will make better use of other parts of your body. A five-year study by the Research Center for Alzheimer's Disease at Rush University Medical Center found that adults who are keen on recreational activities are 2.5 times less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who spend less time thinking.
6. Wrinkles on the earlobe
Many studies have shown that linear wrinkles on one or both earlobes may predict future cardiovascular diseases (followed by heart failure, heart bypass surgery or heart necrosis). A study in the American medical journal found that even considering other known risk factors, folds on one earlobe will increase the risk by 33%, and folds on two earlobes will increase the risk by 77%. Although experts are not completely sure, they suspect that the lack of elastic fibers will lead to wrinkles and arteriosclerosis.
Precautions: Use other methods to keep your heart healthy: lose weight, lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
7. Size of jeans
According to a study in Neurology in 2008, if an adult has a big belly at the age of 40, even if he is not overweight, he is 3.6 times more likely to develop dementia at the age of 70. There is a factual reason for this connection: visceral fat (dangerous fat accumulated around the liver) secretes more inflammatory hormones related to cognitive decline than subcutaneous fat (fat visible under the skin).
Preventive measures: control the amount of Mediterranean diet. Researchers have found that monounsaturated fatty acids in foods such as olives, nuts, plant seeds, avocados and dark chocolate can prevent the accumulation of visceral fat. Quickly flatten your lower abdomen with meals containing monounsaturated fatty acids.
8. Size of bra
D cups can also cause diabetes. A study in the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association shows that at the age of 20, women with D cups are 1.5 times more likely to get sick than women with A cups and other women with smaller breasts, even if researchers consider obesity, diet, smoking and family genetic factors.
The researchers said that this may be because the adipose tissue of women's breasts is sensitive to hormones, which will affect the protective tissue of insulin resistance, thus leading to diabetes.
Note: Add high-intensity intermittent exercise to daily exercise. In one study, adults who did six 30-second sprints (four minutes apart) in cycling increased their blood sugar metabolism by nearly 25% after these six sprints, which was enough to reduce their diabetes risk.
9, the size of the calf
Although this sounds unreasonable, a French survey published in Stroke magazine in 2009 found that women with lower legs (13 feet or less) are more likely to have carotid plaque, which is a known risk cause of stroke. The thicker subcutaneous fat of the calf will increase the circulating fatty acids and store them, so there is no risk factor.
Note: You don't need to thicken your legs, just drink some green tea to keep fit. In a survey of more than 40,500 Japanese men and women, people who drink more than five cups of green tea every day are less likely to die of heart disease or stroke.
10, blood type
According to a recent study of 107503 adults by researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and Harvard Medical School, people with blood types A, B and AB are 44% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer than people with blood types O. This shows that genes determine people's blood types and bring genetic risks to pancreatic cancer.
Preventive measures: Strengthen the intake of vitamin D According to a study in 2006, compared with people who consume less than 150 international units per day, adults who consume 300 international units or more per day will have a 44% lower risk of pancreatic cancer. Adopting a low-fat diet and eating more fish such as salmon is the best way to get vitamin D from food.
Second, healthy habits.
1. Have a nutritious breakfast
Breakfast is the fuel to activate the brain for a day, so you have to eat it. Many studies have pointed out that eating a good breakfast can make people think sharply and react flexibly in the morning, and improve the efficiency of study and work. The study also found that people who have breakfast habits are less likely to gain weight and have better memories.
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables
This is 199 1 year, which is jointly promoted by the National Cancer Institute and the Health Promotion Foundation. According to the survey, people who eat more fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, so it is suggested to put fruits and vegetables in the most easily seen and available places.
Exercise for half an hour every day
Many studies have pointed out that you can get the benefits of exercise by exercising for 30 minutes every day, including preventing heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, depression and so on. Some studies even point out that exercise can make people feel happy and enhance their self-confidence.
Floss your teeth.
Flossing can not only reduce the chance of tooth decay, but also protect the heart. According to the data of American Periodontal Association, people with periodontal disease are more likely to suffer from coronary artery disease than the general population.
5. Bring nature indoors
Listening to the sound of fallen leaves in the rain, or watching the fish swimming in the water, can give people a peaceful and quiet mind. Experts point out that the feeling of combining with nature can reduce stress. Planting potted plants at home or in the office, or raising a pot of fish, are all good suggestions.
give up smoking
Smoking a cigarette will produce more than 4000 chemicals, of which more than 40 will cause cancer, and the number of smokers who die of lung cancer is 16 times that of non-smokers. Quitting the habit of smoking is not only good for your health, but also a sign of loving your family, because second-hand smoke is more toxic than first-hand smoke.
7. Turn off the TV when eating.
Scholars who study children's obesity and watching habits have found that watching TV while eating usually leads to obesity and prolongs the time of watching TV by as much as 70 minutes. Therefore, whether adults or children, it is best to turn off the TV when eating.
8. Work and play.
Don't just bury yourself in your work, you might as well relax. Prepare a scrapbook, collect humorous materials such as cartoons and jokes, and take them out from time to time every day to make yourself laugh. You can also cultivate some interests outside of work. It's hard to cheer yourself up without entertainment.
9. Talk to your family more.
After decades of research, Ou Ning, an authoritative American cardiologist and former medical consultant of former US President Bill Clinton, found that having intimate relationship can prevent and slow down heart disease and even provide strong resistance to life. No matter how colorful the external life is, everyone needs a close relationship where they can open their hearts and share their troubles. Therefore, no matter how busy you are, you should chat with your family every day to nourish their close relationship.
10. Let yourself have a good sleep
Good sleep quality is more important than the length of sleep. A few steps can make you sleep sounder: first, make the bed, lie down in your most natural and comfortable posture, and let yourself relax, so as to achieve peace of mind and have a good sleep.