- Your best bet to ward off high levels of the hormone is to try to lower your stress levels.
- that feelings of being alone impact on people of all ages and can be a precursor to premature death—even in individuals under 65.
- who had the highest concentrations of polyphenols in their urine had a 30% reduced mortality compared to those with less.
- healthy people and found that making this simple commitment was more effective than running for lengthier, more intense periods.
- people who believe their lives have more purpose live longer than those who don't feel a clear sense of meaning in life.
- that conscientious people are more self-disciplined when it comes to diet and exercise and less likely to smoke and drink.
- Obese people who have a BMI of 35 or higher have a 29% increased risk of death over normal-weight individuals
- it seems the sweet spot for sleep—and living a longer life as a result—is to get about seven hours of shut eye every night.
- A seafood-rich diet supplies you with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which might help lengthen your life
10.You drink alcohol just a little bit
- just a little bit of booze each day may actually extend your life.
- that having slightly less than one daily serving of wine, beer, or spirits was associated with a 36% lower risk of all causes of death and a 34% lower risk of cardiovascular death.