10 do’s and don’ts to live long
Don’t oversleep: More than eight hours is not healthy.
Be optimistic: It decreases the risk of early death by 50%.
Lose weight: Obesity is linked to diabetes and heart disease.
Get a pet: Pets reduce levels of the stress hormone.
Be rich: Higher incomes make it easier to engage in health promoting behaviours.
Quit Smoking: Most common causes of elderly death.
Chill out: The anger prone are 6 times more likely to have heart attacks by the age of 55.
Pop antioxidants: Cinnamon to blueberries, they ward off cell damage and delay aging.
Marry well: Pick a spouse whose family shows longevity and it may help your kids.
Exercise a lot: Maintaining weight will give you energy and ward off stress.