Longevity is something most people hope for, but only a very small percentage can truly achieve it. Women generally live longer than men, which is largely attributed to men’s lifestyle and dietary habits. For instance, when men fall ill, they often tough it out, many have the habits of smoking, drinking, and lack of attention to hygiene, which are all bad habits that impact men’s longevity. Therefore, if male friends wish to live a healthy and long life, they should pay more attention to the small details in their daily lives. In fact, men with shorter lifespans usually exhibit 7 signs, and male friends who have these should aim to correct them promptly.
1. Lack of exercise
Sedentary lifestyles are damaging, as many are aware. Sitting for extended periods without exercising greatly impacts health. Prolonged sitting disrupts blood circulation in the lower body, affecting the health of male organs like the prostate. To extend one’s lifespan, men should avoid prolonged sitting and engage in regular exercise. If prolonged sitting is unavoidable, taking breaks to move around from time to time is advisable.
2. Men who do not shave regularly
Studies show that men who shave daily have a lower risk of stroke or heart disease compared to those who do not shave regularly.
3. Neglecting health
Most men have unhealthy habits such as staying up late, smoking, excessive drinking, etc., all of which are significant factors leading to shorter male lifespans. It’s important to note that smoking easily leads to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a major health risk for men.
4. Easily angered
When one gets angry, the sympathetic nervous system is highly activated, leading to increased blood pressure and heart rate. Such situations can easily trigger high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, etc. Therefore, men are advised to learn to control their emotions, especially anger.
5. Stress from life and work
The pressure from life and work can be overwhelming for men, significantly impacting both physical and mental health. This is one of the key factors why men have a shorter average lifespan than women.
6. Poor diet
Men are often busy with work and sometimes, in order to save time, they tend to consume large amounts of “junk food.” Moreover, men may not pay much attention to their diets and some have habits of binge eating, excessive drinking, etc., which can lead to gradual weight gain, development of “three highs,” and trigger a series of diseases. Therefore, male friends should pay attention to their diets, strive for balanced nutrition, consume more soy products, fish, oats, nuts, and other beneficial cardiovascular foods, while reducing intake of oil and salt.
7. Excessive use of electronic devices
The longer the time spent on electronic devices like phones and computers, the less time available for reliesingur for sleep, exercise, and social interaction. Men lack the self-control in this aspect compared to women, as women tend to be distracted by household chores or children, diverting their attention from electronic devices.
