New York psychiatrist Julia Samton analyzed the results of various studies of scientists on the topic of happy old age and an increase in life expectancy, and concluded that the strongest influence on longevity is having a healthy diet, regular exercise and an optimistic attitude to life. This is reported by HB with reference to My Domaine.

Thus, the results of scientific research have made it possible to establish that life expectancy is affected by nutrition. In particular, it was found that the Mediterranean diet increases life expectancy, and also improves the cardiovascular system and positively affects neurological health.

In addition, one of the studies also revealed that the Mediterranean diet, based on fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and poultry, whole grains, legumes and olive oil, positively affects a person's health at the age of "70", improving Memory and the ability to think rationally and rationally.

Julia Samton insists that in addition to diet, among the key factors of longevity and happy old age is also regular physical activity and concern for one's mental health, meditation and optimism.

"As hard as it sometimes was to remain an optimist, maintaining a positive attitude has scientifically proven health benefits, including longevity," she says, and also leads the results of a study that lasted 23 years to prove that those who, Who look to the future with optimism, are less likely to face illness in old age, stay physically active longer and have a higher level of happiness in comparison with those who are pessimistic.