Healthy Lifestyle: 5 Keys To A Longer Life

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20 Oct 2024

A healthy lifestyle is essential for longevity, with five key habits identified to increase life expectancy significantly

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Maintaining a healthy diet includes consuming vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, and omega-3s, while limiting red meat, processed foods, and sugary beverages

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Engaging in at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle

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A healthy body weight, defined by a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9, is linked to a longer life

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Avoiding smoking is critical, as there is no safe level of tobacco use for maintaining health

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Moderate alcohol intake, which is 5 to 15 grams daily for women and 5 to 30 grams for men, is another key factor in reducing premature death

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People with all five healthy habits can live up to 14 years longer for women and 12 years longer for men by age 50

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Even adopting just one healthy habit can extend life expectancy by about two years

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Most premature deaths are caused by unhealthy lifestyle factors like poor diet, inactivity, obesity, excessive alcohol, and smoking

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Large-scale public health efforts and policy changes are crucial in promoting healthier lifestyles and preventing chronic diseases

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