It has long been noted that the Japanese not only live longer, but also look better than Europeans and Americans. The average life expectancy in this country, according to the World Health Organization, is 83.9 years.
How do the Japanese manage to achieve such results? We at Joy-pup conducted a study and found the 8 main secrets of eternal youth for the inhabitants of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Food shouldn't be hot
In Japan in past decades, stomach cancer was the leading cause of death. Today, mandatory gastroscopy has been introduced here. But the habit of eating hot food was also eradicated. The Japanese loved to eat freshly cooked, simply fiery rice. The Ministry of Health has spent a lot of effort to convey to its nation the dangers of consuming hot food and drinks. The efforts of doctors were not in vain!
“You look 25”: Salma Hayek celebrated her 54th birthday in a sexy swimsuit
54-year-old Salma is still one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood.
Photo: GLOBAL LOOK PRESS
Salma Hayek celebrates her 54th birthday on September 2. The Hollywood diva has never hidden her age, and therefore, on her birthday, she was the first to tell fans how she felt after becoming a year older. The actress shared a photo on Instagram in which she posed in a yellow swimsuit with racy slits, over which she threw a matching skirt. The tight-fitting fabric of the swimsuit emphasized all the curves of Salma's feminine body, including her ample bust.
“I am very grateful and proud of each of my 54 years.” Thanks for all the birthday wishes! — the artist addressed the fans.
“Are you really 54?”, “And you look 25!”, “My favorite actress is beautiful as always,” followers write in the comments and congratulate Salma on the new year of her life.
A day earlier, the star published another photo on her page: Hayek posed on a mountain top by the sea in a black swimsuit, pareo and wide-brimmed hat.
— Guess who turns 54 tomorrow? By the way, this is not an old photo! — the actress boasted flirtatiously.
Salma has something to be proud of: at her age she looks fit and youthful. The actress maintains her appetizing shape, but at the same time carefully monitors her figure. Salma stays in shape through yoga and strength training.
— I work with a trainer from London. She taught me how to hold my body in such a way that my muscles were active all day. Therefore, even when you brush your teeth, you are working small muscles,” Hayek once admitted in an interview.
The actress celebrates her birthday at the resort. Photo: Instagram.
The essence of the training is to constantly keep the body in good shape using a special breathing technique. It allows you to keep your stomach, buttocks, back, legs and arms in tension - thanks to this, the muscles train themselves.
Looking at the miniature Salma (the brunette is only 1 meter 57 centimeters tall), it is really difficult to believe that she is already over fifty. The actress seems to live according to her own biological clock. At 41, Salma gave birth to a daughter, Valentina, now the girl is 13 years old.
The actress is proud of her Mexican roots and often spends vacations in her native country (even now fans suspect that the photos by the sea taken for Instagram were taken in Mexico). At the same time, Hayek has admitted more than once that she is often looked at askance in high society, which she entered thanks to her husband, one of the richest people in France and the world, Francois-Henri Pinault. 58-year-old Pinault owns an entire fashion empire - it includes, in particular, the brands Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci and many others. The total fortune of the PPR concern is estimated at 23 billion, the personal fortune of the Pinault family is 8 billion.
“I’m always amazed that I constantly made the right decisions,” Salma Hayek said in an interview with KP. - For example, my marriage. Everyone told me it would never work because my husband lives on another continent, and everyone laughed at me. But look at us 14 years later!
Balanced diet
The Japanese eat large quantities of vegetables and fruits, cereals, chicken, and seafood. The diet also includes 4 eggs per week, vegetable oil. Red meat, wine, and sugar are not favored by the wise Japanese. They do not drink whole milk, and consume yoghurt and cheese in minimal quantities. Instead, the Japanese eat tofu cheese, soybeans, and other fermented vegetable protein products.
Physical activity
Much attention is paid to training and gymnastics in Japan. It is fashionable here to walk and also do morning exercises. The vast majority of the population of this country participates in the “Gymnastics on the Radio” program. Representatives of the older generation participate in the “Straighten Your Spine” program. This allows you not only to maintain correct posture, but also to minimize the risk of falls and injuries. Office workers en masse exercise outdoors before starting their workday. Physical activity is an integral part of Japanese life.
Cindy Crawford
year of birth 1966, age today 54 years
Cindy Crawford’s face is immediately remembered, and it is not at all similar to the faces of all modern girls, injected with Botox and hyaluronic acid, and made as if “with the same brush.” Cindy began her modeling career at the age of 17, and got into the modeling business by accident. At the age of 16, a photographer captured her on film during the summer corn harvest. It turned out that the girl was very photogenic, the photo was highly appreciated, and Cindy decided to try herself on the catwalk.
Secrets of beauty and youth Cindy Crawford
- Healthy eating without strict diets and hunger strikes. Cindy advocates a balanced diet and has never followed a starvation diet herself. Yes, a beautiful figure is given to her by nature and genetically. But Cindy argues that you can eat properly and healthily, without denying yourself delicious food, and at the same time not gain weight.
- The best diet plan is Mediterranean. Even though Cindy is originally from the arid state of Illinois in the USA, she literally fell in love with the Mediterranean. Crawford loves the diet and products of the people of Italy, Spain, and Greece. This is an abundance of seafood and sea fish, as well as olive oil, vegetables, fruits and herbs.
- When it comes to sports, Cindy prefers short but daily workouts. It is very convenient: get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning and devote this time to jogging in the fresh air, brisk walking or cardio equipment in the gym. Then - a whole day of freedom, which you can devote to important matters.
Taking vitamins and dietary supplements
The food philosophy in this country is special. The Japanese are thoughtful when choosing products for their daily diet. They enjoy food. At the same time, the Japanese understand what they eat, why and what benefits this food will bring to their body. They know that sweets, smoked foods, and starchy foods lead to disturbances in the body and rapid decline. They supplement their diet not only with fruits and vegetables, but also with special dietary supplements. Moreover, for each Japanese, doctors prescribe dietary supplements according to an individual scheme.
How to look 20 at 40
Aging cannot be avoided. The girl will eventually turn into a grandmother. Porcelain skin with a peach blush will be covered with a network of wrinkles. But when will this happen: at 45 or 70 years old? It's almost impossible to guess. Sometimes a person looks young and fresh not because of, but in spite of.
Young people have good health beyond their years, a lot of energy, a toned body, but most importantly, elastic skin. It’s not for nothing that wrinkles on the face are considered a sign of impending old age.
- Some patients have skin at 40 years old like a 25 year old. At the same time, they do not lead a healthy lifestyle: they smoke, drink. One of the reasons is good genetics, ” said cosmetologist and psychologist Ekaterina Pogranichnaya.
Scientists explain: there is no single “aging gene”. But in the body there are several hundred different genes that are responsible for the speed at which a girl turns into a grandmother.
The condition of the skin is determined by several collagen genes. They are responsible for the elasticity of the skin, its pigmentation, and the rate at which wrinkles appear. If nature has given a person the “correct settings,” then at the age of 40 he has a chance to look like he did in his school years.
— There are several collagen genes. For example, a gene that causes sagging skin. If it is present in the body, then a person begins to experience those external cosmetic manifestations of aging early, ” said Valery Ilyinsky, a geneticist and general director of the medical genetic center Genotek.
Another sign of age is weight gain. The expert says: whether a woman becomes blurry by the age of 50 or not also depends on genes. Sometimes diets and exercise don't help, because Mother Nature ordered it that way.
— There are several dozen genes that are associated with body mass index. For example, the FTO gene. A certain number of mutations in this gene can lead to a slowdown in metabolism and an increase in body mass index, notes Valery Ilyinsky.
Aging of the body is not only wrinkles and fatness, but also diseases. A sure sign of the imminent onset of the third age is endless trips to doctors and pharmacies.
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Genetics influences the development of many age-related diseases. Thus, according to Valery Ilyinsky, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes are hereditary. They can appear even in an inveterate “zodiac” if his father or grandfather suffered from them.
Why do some people age faster, others slower? Body therapist, massage specialist, psychologist Valentin Denisov-Melnikov voiced a different version. The rate of withering depends on the “harmony of bodily life”, “the absence of tactile hunger.” It's not just about sex, but also about hugs.
The expert quotes American psychologist and psychotherapist Virginia Satir: “We need 4 hugs a day in order to survive, 8 to feel the harmony of life, and 12 to grow above ourselves.”
“If a person has a happy body life, a sufficient number of physical contacts, then many of his negative habits will be leveled out by his success in this area, ” said Valentin Denisov-Melnikov.
Another secret of eternal youth is inner attitude. The psychologist notes: those patients who feel young and look the part.
— Our body adapts to our psychological attitudes. It happens that a girl at 36 calls herself Baba Katya. This is a very real example. It happens that a woman at 55 is offended that she is called a woman, says Valentin Denisov-Melnikov.
But Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, President of the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians Vladimir Shabalin adds a fly in the ointment. It happens like this: a person looks young and fresh, but his internal organs are worn out.
— Each organ in our body ages according to its own program, at its own speed. This may not affect your appearance. We often see that a person’s heart works well, but the brain begins to fail, or vice versa, ” the expert noted.
A youthful appearance is not a guarantee of good health. To live long and actively, you need not only to take care of your appearance, but also to regularly visit the doctor and... hug.
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