People in Spain take the lead for living longer with an average lifespan of 85.8 years. The Japanese are famous for longevity in global charts. But now the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shows people living in Spain top the longevity charts. What’s the explanation?
REASON 4. WALKING PROMENADE Being active is a healthy habit. Walking is our reason No 4 why people live longer in Spain. People exercise in the gentle pleasure of a walk, el paseo. In Barcelona, the tree-lined boulevard Las Ramblas is famous for a promenade. People stroll, enjoy the flower stalls, artists and street performers anytime of the day. People walk for leisure. In Spain they also walk for essential groceries, fish and meat at the central market. Most people shop daily for fresh produce from local stores.
REASON 6. FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY We feel better with good friends and the bonus of a family network to face life’s challenges. We humans are sociable by nature. People who have a support network report lower stress levels and greater happiness. Pandemic lockdowns were difficult for most of us. Zookeepers at a Belgian zoo realised their orangutan family were depressed. They missed their visitors for playful interaction. For humans too, seeing friends and talking to other people is vital for our wellbeing. Social life is deeply rooted in Spanish culture. There are strong traditions of family gatherings and boisterous friend reunions. Eating out is a regular pleasure for get-togethers. The hospitality sector offers a warm welcome to large groups. Small children stay up late to eat with their parents in restaurants. Be warned, this can sometimes result in a raucous dining experience as grandparents smile upon bawling toddlers. A community gives us a coping mechanism for the strains of ageing. A recent Harvard medical school study showed warm relationships as the building blocks of wellbeing.
REASON 7. SOCIAL LIFE AND CELEBRATION Let’s get together and celebrate. Finding joy in life is our reason No 7 why people live longer in Spain. You never have to wait long for something to celebrate in Spain. There are local festivals, saints days and 14 national public holidays. Many calendar dates mark a historical event or patron saint. Days which give us a glorious excuse to dress up and have a party. Join in local celebrations of music, colour and lively show. Adopt a positive attitude and learn Spanish. You can then enjoy an animated conversation with expressive gestures. The Spanish language uses more positive words of ‘laughter’ and ‘love’ than sad emotions. So, notice the moments of joy in living. ¡La alegría de vivir! When we learn a song, a new phrase or dance routine we nourish our brain’s neuroplasticity which boosts our mental agility. Studies on ageing well show that being creative, learning and appreciating our environment increases life satisfaction. New experiences enrich our outlook. Life is the occasion to celebrate. Seneca wrote ‘Life is long if you know how to use it well.’ The Stoic philosopher spoke from harsh experience. Seneca was tutor to Emperor Nero until he fell out of favour. The brutal tyrant got fed up with his teacher and forced Seneca to commit suicide. Spain is not a wonderland or a Mediterranean utopia. Still, living in Spain offers many reasons to be cheerful. Holiday celebrations are reason No 7 why people live longer.
柳叶刀:2040年西班牙人均寿命将超日本 ，为什么?
一说起最长寿的国家，相信很多人都会提到日本，日本人均寿命一直排在前列。不过，有研究发现，到2040年，第一的位置或许不再是日本，到那时最长寿的国家是哪个?有什么长寿秘诀吗?
下面具体向大家介绍下。
《柳叶刀》：2040年，西班牙将取代日本，成为最长寿的国家
这项研究对于195个国家和地区的人的平均寿命进行了预测研究，预测的人均寿命排名前十的国家中，2040年西班牙的人均寿命将达到85.8岁，日本是85.7岁，西班牙以微小的差距超过了日本，排在第一。不仅这一项研究，美国有新闻社公布了最健康国家的排行榜，西班牙也排在第一。
有研究人员表示这跟他们的饮食习惯有很大的关系，相信很多人都听说过“地中海”这种健康的饮食结构，西班牙人遵循的都是地中海饮食原则。
这种饮食结构强调多吃蔬菜、水果、海鲜、坚果、鱼、豆类食物，之后是谷物类，在烹饪时要用含有不饱和脂肪酸的植物油(比如橄榄油)，少吃动物油。虽然美国国家的种族背景和饮食习惯不同，但是多个地中海地区的人的饮食中也有不少共同点。
此外，西班牙人一天吃不止三顿饭，可能吃四五顿，也可能吃六顿。看着好像每天吃了很多，但其实每顿饭摄入的量并不多，一天的总摄入量会平均分配，吃的种类也很多。而这种吃饭模式可能在我国不是很常见，一天三顿饭是我们的饮食习惯。
除了饮食上的特点，西班牙人还有午睡的习惯，在当地，到午睡的时间，办公场所和超市是会关闭的，市民可以利用这个时间好好的午睡。适当的午睡是有好处的，可以缓解疲劳，补充精力，对于保护心脑血管健康有一定的好处。
不过，也要提醒大家，午睡也有讲究，睡对了才是真的有益健康。建议大家吃完饭后过个半小时左右再午睡，如果刚吃完就睡觉，可能会影响到消化，因为此时血液会向胃部集中，帮助消化和代谢，供给大脑的血液或会减少。
People in Spain take the lead for living longer with an average lifespan of 85.8 years. The Japanese are famous for longevity in global charts. But now the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation shows people living in Spain top the longevity charts. What’s the explanation?
REASON 1. MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Good quality food is life enhancing. A Mediterranean diet is the No 1 reason people live longer in Spain.
REASON 2. DAYS OF SUNSHINE
Sunlight is our reason No 2 why people live longer in Spain.
REASON 4. WALKING PROMENADE
Being active is a healthy habit. Walking is our reason No 4 why people live longer in Spain. People exercise in the gentle pleasure of a walk, el paseo. In Barcelona, the tree-lined boulevard Las Ramblas is famous for a promenade. People stroll, enjoy the flower stalls, artists and street performers anytime of the day.
People walk for leisure. In Spain they also walk for essential groceries, fish and meat at the central market. Most people shop daily for fresh produce from local stores.
We feel better with good friends and the bonus of a family network to face life’s challenges. We humans are sociable by nature. People who have a support network report lower stress levels and greater happiness.
Pandemic lockdowns were difficult for most of us. Zookeepers at a Belgian zoo realised their orangutan family were depressed. They missed their visitors for playful interaction. For humans too, seeing friends and talking to other people is vital for our wellbeing.
Social life is deeply rooted in Spanish culture. There are strong traditions of family gatherings and boisterous friend reunions. Eating out is a regular pleasure for get-togethers. The hospitality sector offers a warm welcome to large groups. Small children stay up late to eat with their parents in restaurants. Be warned, this can sometimes result in a raucous dining experience as grandparents smile upon bawling toddlers.
A community gives us a coping mechanism for the strains of ageing. A recent Harvard medical school study showed warm relationships as the building blocks of wellbeing.
Let’s get together and celebrate. Finding joy in life is our reason No 7 why people live longer in Spain. You never have to wait long for something to celebrate in Spain. There are local festivals, saints days and 14 national public holidays. Many calendar dates mark a historical event or patron saint. Days which give us a glorious excuse to dress up and have a party. Join in local celebrations of music, colour and lively show.
Adopt a positive attitude and learn Spanish. You can then enjoy an animated conversation with expressive gestures. The Spanish language uses more positive words of ‘laughter’ and ‘love’ than sad emotions. So, notice the moments of joy in living. ¡La alegría de vivir!
When we learn a song, a new phrase or dance routine we nourish our brain’s neuroplasticity which boosts our mental agility. Studies on ageing well show that being creative, learning and appreciating our environment increases life satisfaction. New experiences enrich our outlook.
Life is the occasion to celebrate. Seneca wrote ‘Life is long if you know how to use it well.’ The Stoic philosopher spoke from harsh experience. Seneca was tutor to Emperor Nero until he fell out of favour. The brutal tyrant got fed up with his teacher and forced Seneca to commit suicide.
Spain is not a wonderland or a Mediterranean utopia. Still, living in Spain offers many reasons to be cheerful. Holiday celebrations are reason No 7 why people live longer.
欧洲这里亚洲人寿命一般.
德国统计局里, 中国人是同等学历里, 收入最低的群体, 可想而知社会地位有多低.
欧洲这里, 好的工作, 高层的工作, 轻松的工作全部掌握在白人手里,
亚洲人绝大部分集中在底层工作, 累 收入低下.