The Pluses And Minuses Of Life

It doesn’t take a genius to guess that kicking the butt, if you’re an ardent fan of the ‘smoking’ activity, will help kick a few years into your life. A little known fact, however, is that smaller aspects like working in a room with a great view, or owning a pet could also help add years to your life. Read on to find out which of these apply to you.

A Room With A View -

+ 2 years

According to studies, when patients who had undergone a surgery, were given rooms with a pretty view, they were seen to recover faster than their counterparts who had to stare at a brick wall. This idea applies to the rest of our lives. If there is a view from your bedroom window that you like to look at, chances are that you’ll sleep better, and wake up happier.

Owning A Pet -

+ 2 years

It is a fact that owning a pet and stroking it can help reduce heart rates and blood pressure levels. Moreover, it has also been seen that pet-owners are less likely to suffer from depression. You, somehow, can manage to talk-your-way through a lot of issues, because your dog, cat or fish may be the best listener friend you’ve ever had.

Cluttering Up Your House -

-1 year

The whole idea of clutter is irritating to most. If you have a cluttered house, it will, in all likelihood, affect your mood and state of mind as well. The clutter could also refer to aspects like outstanding bills, or high debts. These influence the state of mind that you are in, and your mind keeps running 24*7, with no peace or rest. This will, in the long run, have an adverse effect on your health.

Being Married -

+7

Yup, you read it right! Being married does give you an advantage over those who are single or divorced. According to a research conducted in California, people who were never married are more likely to die early. The ones who are happily married, though, are less likely to get into financial muddles and thus, avoid a number of mental and physical illnesses that come along with it. When you do fall sick, however, being married helps; because you have a ready-family at hand, waiting to care for you!

Born A Woman -

+10 years

Well, well, well! We never said this list was about being fair! But look at it this way, almost all countries in the world will show you statistics that claim that their women outlive the men. Blame it on the testosterone. It makes men aggressive and leads them to becoming highly competitive. As a result of all this, they are more likely to indulge in behavior that could cause accidents due to risk-taking or violence. On the other hand, women have the advantage of estrogen – the female hormone, which according to studies, helps in increasing ‘good’ cholesterol levels.

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