The famous Italian neuroscientist Rita Levi Montalcini won the 1986 Nobel Prize for the Prize for the project to discover the mechanism to regulate the growth of organs and cells.She was born into a Jewish family in Italy, died in 2012 at the age of 103, who won the first Nobel Prize to live over 100 years old.
Let the mind constantly operate
At his 100 -year -old birthday party, Rita Levi Montalcini said at this age,“My mind is more lucid than when I was 20 years old.I myself are constantly curious and enriched my mind with experiences for many years. ”
This neuroscientist once talked about her longevity is what she worked for for many years: constantly thinking and keeping her brain in a state of alertness.
According to Rita Levi Montalcini, if you do not let your mind lucid, you will be easily intuitive and emotional temporarily controlled, suffering from some bad habits that affect physical and mental health.It is important that when the brain is always conscious of thinking, this is beneficial for delaying the aging of the brain, preventing neurological diseases, while reducing the risk of dementia and cardiovascular diseases, brain vessels.
Contrary to the elderly, the desire to rest in old age, the neuroscientist Rita Levi Montalcini still worked daily at the European Brain Research Institute founded by her in Rome (Italy)."My aunt is still working for hours every day until my death," the niece of scientist Montalcini revealed.
Optimistic life, moderation activities
Although the past has experienced many difficulties, Rita Levi Montalcini has always shown a positive and optimistic attitude to focus on the present life and not fear of death.“Don't be afraid of difficult moments.The best things are always born from that difficulty ”, the neuroscientist shared.
In addition to advising people to always let the brain operate, Ms. Montalcini also has an extremely moderate living habit when going to bed at 23 o'clock and wakes up at 5 am every day.She only ate 1 meal/ day at noon and liked to enjoy the joy when inviting guests to the house to join the parties.
Always optimistic and have a moderate rhythm is the secret of many people living in the world.A study from 2019 of Boston University (USA) showed that both optimistic men and women lived longer than 11–15%on average.Optimistic people can reduce the risk of depression and heart disease.
The authors of the study found that optimists were more motivated to maintain good health through regular exercise and a healthy diet.Physician John GooDenough 101 years old, won the Nobel Prize in 2019 is also famous for his optimistic lifestyle, fun, funny and sociable personality.
Rita Levi Montalcini is not married, but only devoted to the only passion for science.She achieved many achievements throughout her career, honored with countless awards.The data collected in Jama Network Open magazine in 2019 shows that being aware of the purpose of life will reduce the risk of death.
According to The Times