Share Health And Knowledge To The World Yes, It Is Possible to Live to 120! She once met Vincent van Gogh in person and experienced World War I and II.
To live a long, healthy life during which we can spend quality time with our loved ones, is not just wishful thinking. There were about 58,820 centenarians (people who are 100 years old or older) in Japan in 2014. According to a U.S Census Bureau report released in 2014, there were about 55,000 centenarians in the U.S to date, the world's longest living person verified by Guinness World Records is
Jeanne Louise Calment (1875-1997), who lived 122 years and 164 days. But Today's Society Is Busy. However, In today's society, how many people really die of old age? Many people aged 60, 50, or even just 40 and 30, die from diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Most of these illnesses we called it "rich man's diseases". Although people would say: "we are eating well compare to the past", it does not necessarily mean they are eating healthily. Moreover, work stress and unhealthy living habits like late nights, smoking, and alcohol abuse can cause imbalances in the body's systems and lead to the onset of diseases. Hence, to live healthily to 100 or even 120 years old, the key is in disease prevention. Prevention Is The Key to Unlock Longevity. Prevention can easily start from knowing Nutritional Immunology. Nutritional Immunology is study of link between nutrition and the human immune system. The immune system is a precious gift that can be likened to a powerful army designed to protect our health and prevent our body away from diseases. The immune system needs proper nourishment for it to be healthy and balanced so that it can function optimally. Hence, Nutritional Immunology explores in depth how to use proper nutrition to improve the health of the immune system. So, What's Your Definition of Healthy? Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be different for every person. For some, health can be defined by living a disease-free life. For others, healthy is being able to play with grandchildren or travel around the world. Though the definition of healthy may different between people, having a good immune system is a fundamental component to achieving your optimal mental and physical well-being.
