Health researchers have listed five healthy habits that can add multiple years to one’s life. The researchers used decades and tens of thousands of men and women of data to compile this list. The first is not to smoke. The second is to maintain a healthy weight. Being over weight reduces ones chance of living a healthy life. Third, one needs to exercise at least 30 minutes a day.The fourth is limit the amount on alcohol one consumes. The final tip is to eat a healthy diet.

Key Takeaways:

• Refrain from smoking as it is shown to be very detrimental to your overall health.
• Control and manage your weight. DO NOT let your Body Mass Index get out of control. Be vigilant with your diet.
• Exercising each day is imperative, action and movement are key in keeping yourself healthy and young.

“However, for those who adopted all five of the low-risk lifestyle factors, the researchers estimated that life expectancy at age 50 was 43.1 years for women and 37.6 years for men.”

Read more: https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/health-and-sex/2018-05-02-these-5-healthy-habits-could-add-10-or-more-years-to-your-life/