Scientists have revealed the 10 commandments for a long and happy life.

Scientists have revealed the 10 commandments for a long and happy life. And the rules even allow for sunbathing, drinking alcohol and eating chocolate.

The list was drawn up after experts trawled medical studies published over the past 50 years examining why people are living longer.

The first rule, as published in the New Scientist magazine, is to enjoy yourself.

Married

Second on the list is remaining sociable, with a happy marriage and good family life being essential for health.

Studies have shown that marriage can add as much as seven years to a man's life and two years to a woman's life.

Where you live also has a huge effect on your health.

The world has many 'longevity' hotspots where the number of centenarians exceeds 10 in 100,000. Hawaii, Sardinia, Nova Scotia and Japan are amongst them.

A Drink

So-called vices like wine, partying and chocolate provide the fourth rule, with countless studies showing that a little of what you fancy does you good rather than harm.

Work Your Brain

The fifth rule says that you should exercise your brain to stay active.

Last month scientists at Cambridge University said puzzles could help ward off a range of conditions, from depression to schizophrenia.

Knitting, doing crosswords or just walking also help.

See The Doctor

It's simple really. If you're sick, get treatment fast.

Eat Healthily

The seventh rule is well-known - you are what you eat.

Scientists have recommended that the low-fat, high-fibre Mediterranean diet is a model for healthy eating and a long life.

A recent study found that the hearts of those who had followed the diet appeared 15 years healthier than those of volunteers of a similar age.

High in fruit and vegetables, the diet also uses beans, breads and cereals.

Small amounts of meat and moderate amounts of fish are also eaten.

Take Risks

Rule eight urges people to put more excitement into their lives.

Intellectual challenges, travelling, or learning a new language can all add years to your life.

Embrace Technology

Rule nine advises those seeking a long life to embrace new technologies.

Be Happy

Merely living longer is not worth doing unless it is an enjoyable experience.

Rule ten is that you should smile and feel happier in life.

Research from the Netherlands showed that older men with an optimistic outlook on life were only half as likely to suffer from cardio-vascular disease as those whose world view was more negative.

最近，科學家公布了幸福長壽的十大法則。這其中甚至包括沐日光浴、飲酒和吃巧克力。

科學家們對近50年來發表的“長壽”醫學研究進行了搜集和整理，最終列出了這十大長壽秘訣。

這一研究結果被刊登在《新科學雜志》上，“快樂生活”成為長壽的首要法則。

婚姻生活

長壽的第二大法則是與人交往，幸福的婚姻和和諧的家庭是健康的基本保證。

研究發現，成功的婚姻可以讓男性多活七年，女性多活兩年。

居住環境對健康有重大影響

世界上有很多地方被認為是長壽之鄉。在這些地區，每10萬人中就有10位以上是百歲老人，如美國的夏威夷，意大利的撒丁島，加拿大的新斯科舍和日本。

飲酒

所謂的生活陋習，如飲酒、參加社交聚會和吃巧克力，成為保證長壽的第四大法則。眾多研究表明，稍稍滿足一下這些嗜好，不僅對身體無害，反而有益于健康。

動腦

長壽的第五大法則是勤于動腦，讓大腦時時處于積極思維狀態。

劍橋大學的科學家上個月宣布，一些智力玩具可以幫助人們抵御一系列心理或生理疾病，如憂郁癥和精神分裂癥。

編織、猜字游戲或散步也有助于健康。

就診

這條實在簡單。生病了，要趕快醫治。

飲食

長壽的第七條法則大家眾所周知--飲食決定健康。

科學家推薦：低脂肪、高纖維的地中海式飲食習慣的是健康飲食和長壽的典范。

一份最新研究發現，飲食習慣健康的人的心臟比其他自愿接受調查的同齡人年輕15年。

健康飲食指多食用水果和蔬菜，同時，也要攝取大豆、面包和谷類食品。

另外，要食用少量的豬肉、牛肉和羊肉以及適量的魚肉。

冒險

第八條法則鼓勵人們增添生活情趣。

智力挑戰、旅游或學習一門新語言有助于人們長壽。

接受新技術

第九條長壽法則建議人們不斷接受新技術。

快樂

如果生活中無樂趣可言，單一的長壽也毫無意義。

第十條長壽法則建議人們微笑，更加快樂的面對生活。

荷蘭一份研究表明，與悲觀的老人相比，持樂觀生活態度的老人患心血管疾病的幾率要減少一半。