There are many components of our life that we cannot control which influence longevity, such as age, sex and race.
However, some things that we can take care of, including diet, lifestyle choices and exercise.
A 72-year-old man shared a hobby he picked up at 59, which helped him lose weight and “stay in good shape”.
Neal ATER spoke of the YouTube channel that grows up why he became “hung” to the race.
Neal ran to Berlin, Paris, New York, Chicago, Reykjavik, London and Toronto
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Neal said, “I started walking when I was 59 years old. Then, I ran, Walk-Run, and my daughter told me to make a half-marathon in February of the same year, so I ran that.
“Then my other daughter told me about the Disney marathon, and after that, I was addicted.”
The septuagenarian, who ran the Boston marathon four times, shared that running has “lost 2nd 9 lb” and that his “blood pressure and pulse are down”.
The 72 -year -old added: “I feel really good and I have the chance to be in great shape. Life is beautiful, and I am lucky to be able to do it at my age, and I appreciate it every day.”
When he was asked what advice he would give to others if they wanted to start running, he encouraged people to start slowly and go to it.
Neal said: “I don’t want to seem cheesy like Nike advertising, but do it. If you need to walk, walk instead of running. It becomes easier every week. If you stay with it, anyone can do it.”
A study Published by the National Library of Medicine explained the importance of the exercise on longevity.
He said: “Physical activity reduces many major mortality risk factors, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, coronary diseases, cerebral vascular accidents and cancer. The mortality of all causes of cause is reduced by around 30 to 35% in physically active subjects compared to inactive subjects. ”
The septuagenarian will direct his fifth Boston marathon with his daughter on April 21, 2025
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A 99 -year -old woman recently explained how she lived a long life, creating her at a tip that her aunt told her.
Dorothy Wiggins, which will be 100 years old on August 14, 2025, spoke of the success seeds of the YouTube channel by Sprrowl of its longevity.
She said, “My father’s sister said to me,” Dorothy live in the present. Do not live in the past; Live in the present ”.
“She always told me that, and it had an effect. I live in the present and try to take advantage of every moment. ”