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Who Doesn't Want to Live Longer

Developing good habits for living longer is really quite simple. It's sticking to those habits that's hard!

The following are 10 ways that you can easily add more happy, healthy years to your life.

Most of these habits can be started by you today!

Share Your Life With a Pet

Having a pet can actually extend your life, and make your life a happier one at that.

Pets are great stress relievers and owning one can reduce your blood pressure and lower your cholesterol. The secret may be that pet owners get more exercise and smile a lot more than folks who are petless.

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Get Married

Studies have shown that married people live longer than unmarried people.

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Laugh Out Loud

Instead of just writing it online LOL, you will benefit greatly from actually doing it.

Laughter increases oxygen and blood flow througout your body and intensifies your immune sytem responses while helping to reduce stress.

Bonus Hugging and hand holding work too!

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Quit Smoking

I guess you weren't surprised by that one. Smoking is just plain bad for you. Studies have shown that the average smoker reduces his life expectancy by an astonishing 13 to 14 years.

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Get Some Exercise

Exercise not only helps your body to look good, it makes your body work better too.

Exercise makes your heart stronger, decreases cholesterol and blood pressure, strengthens muscles, and controls diabetes.

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Stay Out of the Sun

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer today. Protect yourself by staying out of the sun whenever you can, and be sure to wear a good sun block when you can't.

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Get a Yearly Check Up

By visiting your doctor on a regular basis you'll be able to detect any ailments early when treatment is still viable.

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Eat Healthy

Eating a varied diet of fruits and vegetables may reduce your chances of getting cancer by up to 20%.

Eating fish twice a week may reduce your risk of heart disease because of the Omega 3 fatty acids it contains.

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Limit Alcohol Intake

While one or two drinks a day may actually extend your life, overindulging on alcoholic beverages can greatly reduce your life expectancy.

Drink alcohol only in moderation.

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Get Enough Sleep

You need at least 6 hours of sleep per night to stay healthy. The recommended amount of sleep is between 6 and 9 hours a night.

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10 More Ways to Live Longer

10 Links to articles about living a longer life.

20 Ways To Live To 100 - AOL Health: Find out the secrets to a long, healthy life. We'll give you the top tips to keep you in good health all through the years.
11 Ways To Slow Aging - AOL Health: 11 Ways to Slow the Aging Process
Forbes: Ten ways to live longer - Forbes.com - MSNBC.com: If you really want to live longer, then you can start with your attitude. Your way of thinking can not only impact the quality of your life, but also how long you actually live.
Funny: Why Women Live Longer Than Men: The following photos show conclusively why it is that women tend to live longer than men. Gophergas is always adding new jokes, games, funny files, fun flash movies, cartoons, comics, and other interesting things. Plus, we provide links to our favorite sites.
Maximum Longevity - Living longer and healthier: Maximum Longevity
Fun Ways to Live Longer - Have Fun While Aging Healthy and Living Longer: Living longer and healthier doesn't have to be a tedious chore. There are fun ways that will build your health while giving you the immediate reward of pleasure. Chocolate, games, sex and sleep are all linked to improved health and longevity.
Checklist: How to live longer by decade - CNN.com: longevity Checklist
GNN - Eat Less, Live Longer?: People who consume between 1,000 and 2,000 calories a day may some avoid health problems. But does restricting calories extend life?
Proven: Vegetarians Live Longer : TreeHugger: Vegetarians Live Longer The battle has long been waged, and will certainly continue in spite of this study. Are humans designed/evolved to eat everything and at risk of malnutrition as vegetarians? Or is vegetarianism the healthy and ethical choice?
Live Longer: The One Anti-Aging Trick That Works | LiveScience: Anti-aging researchers have figured out how to add about 5 years to the human lifespan.

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Eat the Right Foods to Help You Live Longer

Guide to Healthy Foods and Why they Should be in Your Diet

Apples Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints

Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process

Artichokes Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease

Avocados Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin

Bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea

Beans Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar

Beets Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Strengthens bones Protects your heart Aids weight loss

Blueberries Combats cancer Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Boosts memory Prevents constipation

Broccoli Strengthens bones Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure

Cabbage Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Helps hemorrhoids

Cantaloupe Saves eyesight Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Supports immune system

Carrots Saves eyesight Protects your heart Prevents constipation Combats cancer Promotes weight loss

Cauliflower Protects against Prostate Cancer Combats Breast Cancer Strengthens bones Banishes bruises Guards against heart disease

Cherries Protects your heart Combats Cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging process Shields against Alzheimer's

Chestnuts Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure

Chili peppers Aids digestion Soothes sore throat Clears sinuses Combats Cancer Boosts immune system

Figs Promotes weight loss Helps stops strokes Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure

Fish Protects your heart Boosts memory Protects your heart Combats Cancer Supports immune system

Flax Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your heart Improves mental health Boosts immune system

Garlic Lowers cholesterol Controls blood pressure Combats cancer kills bacteria Fights fungus

Grapefruit Protects against heart attacks Promotes Weight loss Helps stops strokes Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol

Grapes saves eyesight Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Enhances blood flow Protects your heart

Green tea Combats cancer Protects your heart Helps stops strokes Promotes Weight loss Kills bacteria

Honey Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against ulcers Increases energy Fights allergies

Lemons Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy

Limes Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Stops scurvy

Mangoes Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates thyroid aids digestion Shields against Alzheimer's

Mushrooms Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Kills bacteria Combats cancer Strengthens bones

Oats Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Battles diabetes prevents constipation Smoothes skin

Olive oil Protects your heart Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Battles diabetes Smoothes skin

Onions Reduce risk of heart attack Combats cancer Kills bacteria Lowers cholesterol Fights fungus

Oranges Supports immune systems Combats cancer Protects your heart Straightens respiration

Peaches prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stops strokes aids digestion Helps hemorrhoids

Peanuts Protects against heart disease Promotes Weight loss Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol Aggravates
Diverticulitis

Pineapple Strengthens bones Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts Blocks diarrhea

Prunes Slows aging process prevents constipation boosts memory Lowers cholesterol Protects against heart disease

Rice Protects your heart Battles diabetes Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Helps stops strokes

Strawberries Combats cancer Protects your heart boosts memory Calms stress

Sweet potatoes Saves your eyesight Lifts mood Combats cancer Strengthens bones

Tomatoes Protects prostate Combats cancer Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart

Walnuts Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer boosts memory Lifts mood Protects against heart disease

Water Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Conquers kidney stones Smoothes skin

Watermelon Protects prostate Promotes Weight loss Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure

Wheat germ Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion

Wheat bran Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion

Yogurt Guards against ulcers Strengthens bones Lowers cholesterol Supports immune systems Aids digestion

10 Books to Help You Live Longer

The following books are all on the topic of living longer and enjoying your life more. Take a look.

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What Do You Do To Live Longer?

Share Your Secrets

What's your secret to a longer life? Share your answers here.

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Big_Joe May 25, 2012 @ 5:08 pm | delete

Thanks for the great info, especially the list of different food benefits.
Liked and Blessed. :)

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kiwinana71 May 20, 2012 @ 11:57 pm | delete

Nice lens and yes I am doing all of them, must be why I am in my 70's, continue and make a 100.

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KateHon Apr 9, 2012 @ 3:29 pm | delete

I wasn't really aware of the 10 items on your list, but it turns out my husband and I are doing all of them! Who knew?! But there's always room for improvement, so I will go through your healthy-foods list and add some in that we aren't currently eating. Thanks for all the great tips! Wonderful lens!

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mulkurnia Feb 5, 2012 @ 3:56 am | delete

Nice Article. For me, I pay attention to what I am consuming. I tend to consume more vegetables, fruits compared to meat (especially one slab of red meat, such as steak). I am doing yoga and meditation to lower the stress level. I also look for ways to do exercise, such as swimming, yoga, climbing up the stairs. Lastly, I release my need to be perfect. I allow various imperfections in my life to happen and try as much as I could not to be flustered by them.

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Ladymermaid Sep 6, 2011 @ 12:23 am | delete

I really truly am shocked by how many of your items I incorporate into my day to day living. You must have very wise words on how to live longer ;)
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