Health guru Michael Mosley has revealed his top five 'tweaks' to boost your wellbeing, which could help you shed pounds, shape up, and potentially extend your lifespan.
The brain behind the Fast 800 diet and a familiar face on television, Dr Mosley has shared his preferred 'tweaks' from the most recent season of his podcast.
In his BBC Sounds and Radio 4 podcast, Just One Thing, Dr Mosley offers listeners a weekly tip for enhancing their lives, and this series is now being adapted into a television programme for the BBC. His advice also comes in the form of his best-selling book also titled "Just One Thing".
Penning an article for MailOnline, Dr Mosley has detailed his top five straightforward lifestyle adjustments for better health and increased happiness, as reported by Bristol Live.
Michael Mosley's five tips to live a healthy life
1. Nordic walking
According to Dr Mosley: "Nordic walking involves using far more muscle groups than ordinary walking, so it is good for you. Finland not only has some of the happiest people in the world but also some of the healthiest.", reports Bristol Live.
A study conducted in 2019 discovered that participants over 60 who engaged in Nordic Walking three hours a week for half a year were notably stronger and had reduced their waistlines by an additional six centimetres compared to those who practiced regular walking.
This might be attributed to the fact that the Finns are at the forefront of Nordic walking, which utilises poles to propel oneself forward and is associated with numerous health advantages.
For example, a 2019 study published in the Clinical Interventions in Aging journal saw a group of individuals in their sixties assigned to three hours of either Nordic walking or regular walking each week. Originating from Finland in the 1990s, Nordic walking is a full-body workout that involves walking with specially designed poles akin to those used in cross-country skiing.
This activity can be performed on various terrains, making it versatile and accessible for people of all fitness levels.
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2. Flaxseeds
Dr Mosley described flaxseeds as 'a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fibre, protein and alpha-linolenic acid'. He stated they are beneficial for heart health and lower blood pressure.
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3. Help others
According to Dr Mosley, a study found that individuals who assist others tend to be significantly healthier and happier 'because it gives you a purpose in life, which boosts self-esteem. It also helps keep you physically and mentally active, while at the same time releasing caregiving-related hormones such as oxytocin'.
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4. Play an instrument
Dr Mosley stated: "Piano and percussion players experienced significant improvements in their working memory."
5. Read poetry out loud
Dr Mosley said: "Reading poetry automatically slows down your breathing and helps to relieve stress".
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