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Following healthy habits can
statistically increase your lifespan by up to 11 years! That's a lot of extra time to get to live, and you can add it to your life by following a few simple habits:
- Quit smoking. Now. Studies show that quitting
smoking, you can restore your heart function
back to that of a non-smoker within a few
years. You'll breathe easier, cut down your
chances for heart disease, cancer, and more. But you knew that, right? Also, if you're
not a smoker, stay away from those who do.
Secondhand smoke is a major killer - don't be
afraid to tell people gently that you'd
prefer it if they didn't smoke around you.
- Exercise. You don't have to be a professional
athlete - just make time for 1 to 2 hours of
exercise every week. Take a walk, dance crazily
to music, go for a jog, play volleyball on
the beach, whatever it takes to get your heart
pumping for a little while.
- Bite into something good. Eat lots of fruits
and vegetables. Fruits are cool and juicy, so
they get you the water you need to stay hydrated
and they also provide the vitamins and nutrients
that fat-free snack foods don't. They're good
and they taste sweet - and some contain
antioxidants that help prevent aging.
- Get your sleep. Getting at least 7-8 hours
of sleep every night can extend your life. Your
body has time to recharge every night so it's fresh
and ready to face the onslaught of the next
day.
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