😴 4. RESTORATIVE SLEEP — THE BODY’S NIGHTLY HEALING PROCESS
During sleep, the body repairs cells, regulates hormones, and resets the nervous system.
Healthy Sleep Habits:
Maintain consistent sleep schedules
Reduce late-night screen exposure
Create a peaceful bedtime routine through prayer, reflection, or quiet reading
Quality sleep strengthens immunity, memory, and emotional stability.

🌿 5. SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL CONNECTION — PURPOSE AS A LONGEVITY FACTOR

Research and life experience show that people who live with purpose often live longer. Spiritual grounding provides resilience during hardship, while community engagement prevents isolation — a major contributor to depression.
Longevity is not a solo journey; it flourishes within loving relationships, shared missions, and compassionate outreach.
🌟 CONCLUSION — LONGEVITY AS A LIFESTYLE OF HOPE
Longevity is not about avoiding aging; it is about embracing life with wisdom. When we nourish the body, protect the mind, and uplift the spirit, we create a life that is not only long but meaningful.
Let us continue to build communities where wellness is practiced daily — where individuals are empowered to live beyond survival into fulfillment.

James Ola Emiola-Dakobiri FIIM
Founder and President,
Suicide Prevention and Depression Support Foundation,
Nigeria & United States of America.
☎️773-344-6313, +2348028057889
✍🏽info@spdsfoundation.org
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