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Israel is inside too: the healthiest countries in the world - and the lessons we can learn from them

In which country do you live the most years?

Where is the healthiest food, and where are the most relaxed people?

In honor of the Olympics we dived into numbers and research and came back with answers - some surprising

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Maor Moiger

Sunday, July 25, 2021, 00:00

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The Tokyo Olympics, which has been described as "the first sterile Olympics in the world", has long been non-sterile, and more and more cases of athletes' infections have been published in the past week.

Still, in order to raise the morale and benefit of human unity displayed every four years through sports competitions, we sought to find out, through a list of the OECD published each year, in which country lives the most years and what we can learn from everyone on this list, about lifestyle Of its inhabitants.

So these are the countries that star in this coveted list - and the most important conclusions that can be drawn from us:

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Iceland - fish and spaces

The diet in Iceland is largely based on fish - which we now know how much they contribute to health in many ways.

Fish contain, among other things, omega 3, a component known as one that sharpens the brain, contributes to the heart and generally prolongs life expectancy.

In addition, the fact that it is a small country of only about 300,000 people, contributes to the fact that people have better access to medical services, excellent education and more job opportunities.

The diet in Iceland is largely based on fish.

Salmon (Photo: ShutterStock)

2. Norway - Money buys health?

Like its other northern European companies that star here on the list - Norway boasts excellent systems of welfare and education, a low unemployment rate and public medicine for all.

We know we promised to teach you a life lesson from any country, but in the case of Norway the main insight is not very educational or simple to implement.

It is generally said that money does not buy happiness, but in the case of Norway it seems that it can certainly buy health.

In Norway, the average wage is among the highest in the OECD countries, which is estimated to certainly contribute to improving life expectancy.

Japan - Shift down and relax

While in most of the western world the speed is sanctified - in Japan they actually believe more in slowing down and enjoying the road.

In the late 1990s, the "slowdown movement" developed in Japan, which calls on people to connect with the environment and nature, instead of pursuing non-stop achievements.

And as in Italy, Japan is one of the "blue islands" where people with the highest life expectancy in the world live.

On the Japanese island of Okinawa, there is a tradition called "MOAI", which calls on people to create meaningful social circles and support each other, especially in old age.

In Japan, people actually like to slow down.

Japanese senior walks down the street (Photo: AP)

Switzerland - Nature and significant relationships

When you look at what the Swiss like to eat - it is a little difficult to understand how they actually have the highest life expectancy in the world.

Their menu consists mostly of sausages, chocolates, cheeses and bread - but there are other things that help them stay healthy in spite of everything.

Switzerland is known to be a mountainous country with a breathtaking view that makes going outside an amazing and unforgettable experience.

It makes people go out for lots of hikes in the summer and ski on the snow in the winter.

In addition, Switzerland places significant emphasis on social ties, which according to many studies greatly affect physical and mental health.

In fact, an OECD study shows that 96 percent of Swiss report that they have at least one person they can trust when they need help.

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5. Israel - army, family and friends

Here's good news for a change: In the OECD's life expectancy ranking, Israel came in fifth and respectable with an average life expectancy of 81 in men and 84.8 in women.

You may also be interested in discovering that according to the organization's data, our risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, cancer or diabetes between the ages of 30 and 70 is among the lowest in the world.

And how do experts around the world explain these impressive figures?

Well, according to various theories, compulsory service in the IDF helps many to form a greater awareness of physical activity. This can be deduced from the fact that Israelis simply die less from diseases related to poor physical fitness. In addition, in the Corona crisis we discovered Its - but it's really not everything.

Compulsory service in the IDF helps many to form a greater awareness of physical activity. IDF soldiers (Photo: ShutterStock)

According to experts, in Israel family and social ties are stronger and more significant than in other countries in the world.

In addition we can also thank our menu which is considered relatively healthier.

And finally, quite surprisingly, we also consume alcohol at low rates compared to the global average.

6. Australia - Peace and fast treatment

In stark contrast to Israelis who develop fitness awareness out of existential necessity - Australia came to this honorable list for a completely opposite reason.

According to experts, many Australians lead a fairly peaceful life, placing great emphasis on a natural menu with as few processed foods as possible and very much like to do sports in nature.

In addition, many describe the Australian healthcare system as "one of the best in the world".

Citizens in the far continent enjoy quick and easy access to quality medical services, especially in emergencies.

7. Ireland - maybe all in the head?

Although it came in seventh (and certainly respectable) place on this list, the citizens of Ireland believe they deserve much more.

A report released by the European Union in 2019 shows that perceptually, the Irish see themselves as the healthiest people in Europe.

An article published on the subject states, among other things, that "the citizens of Ireland are regularly among the most optimistic and positive peoples in Europe", not only with regard to health, but with regard to the future in general.

So maybe this is actually the key that allows both to live longer and enjoy the road more?

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