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Study: Healthy Habits Can Add Decades to Your Life

Eight Simple Habits Can Make a Big Difference

According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, adopting just one of eight healthy habits at age 40 could add up to 45 years to your life. And if you adopt all eight, you could live up to 24 years longer.

The Eight Healthy Habits

The study identified eight specific healthy habits that were associated with increased longevity:

• Not smoking
• Being physically active
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Eating a healthy diet
• Limiting alcohol intake
• Getting enough sleep
• Maintaining social connections
• Managing stress

The researchers found that each of these habits was independently associated with a longer life, and that the effects were cumulative. For example, people who adopted all eight habits had a 74% lower risk of dying from any cause during the study period than those who adopted none of the habits.

Conclusion

This study provides strong evidence that making healthy lifestyle choices can have a profound impact on your life expectancy. By adopting even just a few of these simple habits, you can significantly increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life.