A study conducted at the University of Buffalo in the US, shows that the human lifespan is not affected, by and large, either his lifestyle or diet. The main thing - that's what he did.
Want to live long? Look reserves itself. The results of the five-year study suggest that qualities such as compassion and willingness to help others in emergencies increase life expectancy. According to observations led the gerontologist Michael Poulina in stressful situations, people who help others - less likely to die. To stressful situations include severe illness, robbery, dismissal, financial difficulties or the death of a family member.
The research project Poulina attended by 846 volunteers, who told researchers how often during the past 12 months they have helped friends, neighbors or relatives.
"This study makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how helping others can have a positive impact on human health. We came to the conclusion that the noble people are easier to deal with stress, which reduces the risk of death "- quoted scientists Daily Mail.
Science has long believed that social contacts have a powerful protective effect on health. Today, however, scientists have come to the conclusion that not all social contacts have the same effect. In pole position are, as a rule, those who offer (and not getting) help, no matter what kind - physical or emotional. Early studies showed that the willingness to help in the brain triggers a mechanism to promote the effect of which is comparable with the effect of eating chocolate or having sex. Scientists from Buffalo believe that the health benefits from helping your neighbor is the processes that occur at this point with the human central nervous system. Simply put, the brain buffers stress, which in turn affects life expectancy. (READ MORE)
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