A new study finds that strong social relationships and physical activity midlife can help prevent declining health in the long term.

In a report published by the British newspaper "The Guardian", writer Andrew Gregory said that enjoying satisfactory relationships with a life partner, family, friends and co-workers, as well as exercising at least once a month, would enhance your physical and mental health.

The study found that good relationships with a life partner, relatives, friends and colleagues are associated with a lower risk of multiple long-term diseases in old age, and it also found that the less satisfying these relationships were in the forties and fifties, the greater the risk of many diseases later in life.

It reviewed data on nearly 8,000 women in Australia without 11 long-term conditions, and who were between the ages of 45 and 50 at the time the study began in 1996. Repeated every 3 years, they reported their levels of satisfaction with their husbands, family members, friends, work and colleagues.

Study: Good relationships with a life partner reduce a woman's risk of many diseases in later life (Shutterstock)

Study for 20 years

The study followed these women, for 20 years, to see if they developed diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer, depression or anxiety.

The researchers found that women who reported the lowest levels of satisfaction with their social relationships had double the risk of developing multiple conditions compared to those who reported the highest levels of satisfaction.

There were similar results in each different type of social relationship,

according to the findings, published in the Journal of General Psychiatry.

In this regard, researchers from the University of Queensland said: While the study included only Australian women, which means that the results may not apply to other cultures, these results have “important implications” for health, and they explained that the results highlight the “benefits of building High-quality and diverse social relationships from middle age to early old age.

Indian women spend a lot of time outside the house in the sun in beautiful green places (Shutterstock)

This is what Indian women do to preserve their youth?

The newspaper "Bright Side" said that the lifestyle of Indian women is formed at an early age, as they have special ways to maintain their health by eating organic foods and adopting positive beliefs, and they also spend a lot of time outside the house in the sun in places Beautiful green, which helps the skin absorb the sun's rays, and gives it a natural glow.

Women in India believe that the mind and body are strongly linked, as a relaxed mind and free from stress, reflects positively on the body and helps form natural habits to promote good health and prevent and treat diseases.

Therefore, they practice meditation and take the time to breathe, accompanied by a special massage.

It is also believed that getting enough sleep contributes to keeping them looking younger and more beautiful.

Superfoods can be included in your diet at any time, as they contribute to slowing down the aging process (Shutterstock)

Foods that help you after forty

As you get older, the body goes through many stages of changes, both externally and internally, as it begins to undergo specific changes in the forties, such as losing muscle mass, hormonal changes, and so on, according to a report published by the German "Deutsche Welle" website.

The good news is that there are superfoods or what is known as a "superfood" - a term that gets thrown around a lot, and there is no clear way to define what it is - but basically it is anything that provides many different nutrients and remains at a minimum number of calories.

And while superfoods can be included in your diet at any time, there are specific options that contain nutrients related to slowing down the aging process, most notably:

Pistachios:

Health professionals recommend foods rich in antioxidants that help protect the body's cells. Data shows that eating a handful of pistachios as part of a regular diet can positively affect cell aging and longevity. Pistachios also contain lutein, an antioxidant carotenoid. Antioxidant supports eye health.

Salmon:

It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce the risk of heart disease.

It is considered one of the best food options that help slow down aging.

Cranberries:

It is rich in vitamin C and plant compounds that help slow down the aging process. Data indicates that eating the equivalent of a small cup of cranberries daily over a period of 3 months may improve memory performance and neurological function.

Pistachios are foods rich in antioxidants that help protect body cells (Deutsche Welle)

Tomatoes:

According to American nutritionist Lisa Young, tomatoes are superfoods to help slow down aging, as they contain the antioxidant lycopene.

Strawberries:

A source of vitamin C and plant compounds, it is known that consuming vitamin C in appropriate amounts can protect you from age-related cognitive decline.

Data shows that eating strawberries more than twice a week may delay cognitive aging, help protect cells from free radical damage, and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Red pepper:

It is considered full of antioxidants, in addition to containing a high percentage of vitamin C, and it also contains powerful antioxidants called carotenoids.

Avocado:

It is rich in anti-inflammatory fatty acids that promote smoothness and freshness of the skin, and prevent the negative effects of aging.