The best way to increase life expectancy is to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, says neurosurgeon Brett Osborne.
He listed the daily habits to achieve this goal to Fox News, UAINFO.org informs.
Osborne advised to listen to the body, even if the doctor did not find alarming signs. So, according to him, people with diabetes, high blood pressure and a family history of strokes and heart attacks should regularly monitor the levels of lipids and cholesterol in the blood. He also recommended testing for C-reactive protein, which is often elevated in obese people and is a risk factor for coronary heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. According to the doctor, information on the level of homocysteine, glycated hemoglobin and vitamin D3 is also useful for preventing senile diseases.
In addition, Osborne recommended regular intake of nutritional supplements to maintain youth and health. Among the drugs that help prevent oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, he named Omega-3 fatty acids, resveratrol, green tea extract, curcumin, vitamins B, C, E, D3, as well as magnesium and prebiotics.
"Supplements will not cure high blood sugar, blood pressure, gouty arthritis, and hypertension. Only you can do that. However, taking the right supplements can optimize your body's function so that the treatment brings maximum benefit," said Brett Osborne.
No less important habits for preserving youth, according to the neurosurgeon, are sports and proper nutrition. He noted that physical activity helps to keep not only the body in good shape, but also the brain, as connections between neurons are formed during exercise.
"It helps prevent diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's," Osborne explained.
He also advised eating more vegetables and monitoring the glycemic level of foods to control sugar intake.
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