Mental health is an important aspect of a person’s well-being and overall health. This may affect life expectancy.
How your mental state affects your life expectancy
Stress often negatively affects both physical and mental health.
For example, chronic stress can cause sleep disturbances, chronic diseases and mental disorders.
This, in turn, affects a person's longevity.
Optimism and determination can also influence a person's life expectancy.
Believing that things can work out has a number of health benefits.
According to research, optimism prevents the development of cardiovascular diseases, reduces the risk of depression and normalizes the functioning of the immune system.
It is important for every person to have meaning in life and goals.
This factor also affects human health and life expectancy.
People who have goals in life are less likely to experience increased levels of anxiety, sleep disturbances, and depression.
How to cope with stress
Coping with stress is an important life skill that can help you live longer.
Relaxation techniques can help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and the risk of depression and other disorders.
To relax, you can use meditation, sports, massage, walks in nature, communication.
For example, this could be running, yoga, fitness, meeting with friends, swimming, picnics, relaxing massage, spa treatment or creative activity.
Relaxation techniques can help lower blood pressure and improve well-being and immune system function.
Previously, we talked about how massage affects mental health.
