Add 14 Years of Living

Posted by Jerry Lopper Jan 11, 2008

In a study of the behaviors of 20,000 men and women in the United Kingdom, researchers conclude that adopting four healthy behaviors can add, on average, fourteen years of life. No need to search for the magical waters of the fountain of youth, nor to try the longevity-potions concocted by TV pitchmen.

Simply adopt these four behaviors:

• Do not smoke
• Exercise
• Use alcohol in moderation
• Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily

That's it!

Though adopting each of these healthy behaviors has long been advised by health experts, this study quantifies the benefit in terms of longer life--fourteen years worth.

The good news is that adopting these four behaviors is within the reach of everyone, regardless of income, geography, or social status.

Source: Public Library of Science (2008, January 9). Four Health Behaviors Can Add 14 Extra Years Of Life. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 11, 2008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2008/01/080108083001.htm