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Related: About this forumThese 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study says
These 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study saysBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Updated 4:29 PM EDT, Mon July 24, 2023
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/24/health/habits-live-longer-wellness/index.html
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Theres a 20-year period in which you can make these changes, whether you do it gradually or all at once, said lead study author Xuan-Mai Nguyen, a health science specialist for the Million Veteran Program at the VA Boston Healthcare System.
We also did an analysis to see if we eliminated people with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, stroke, cancer and the like, does it change the outcome? And it really didnt, she said. So, if you start off with chronic diseases, making changes does still help.
What are these magical healthy habits? Nothing you havent heard before: Exercise, eat a healthy diet, reduce stress, sleep well and foster positive social relationships. On the flip side, dont smoke, dont drink too much and dont become addicted to opioids.
The earlier the better, but even if you only make a small change in your 40s, 50s or 60s, it still is beneficial, Nguyen said. This is not out of reach this is actually something attainable for the general population.
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Much more at the link.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/24/health/habits-live-longer-wellness/index.html
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Drum
(9,686 posts)and add that drinking water, good sleep, and conscious breathing are the best free medicines.
littlemissmartypants
(25,009 posts)True Dough
(20,004 posts)Awake and reading this post and it's almost 1 a.m. Better shut down.
Good night, LMS!
littlemissmartypants
(25,009 posts)FoggyLake
(82 posts)Too late for me. I may as well keep smoking, drinking and taking opioids.
elleng
(135,660 posts)and tho I rarely drink, I get much less exercise than I should. Used to walk much more.
BigmanPigman
(52,157 posts)Knowing these facts is one thing, changing your habits and lifestyle is another. Most do know the advantages but continue to practice poor choices. Practicing self control is not one of Americans' strong points. People are lazy and they eat way too much. Do the math. The current BS from the media is encouraging this poor behavior by crying, "Don't fat shame people". How about, "Don't eat so much and move more". It is easier to cry "fat shame" than it is to do anything constructive and healthy. I have said this before and people get really pissed off, I think I hit a nerve. Look at Americans in general from the 70s. There is a stark contrast in weight. This puts a strain on our healthcare and drives insurance prices up for everyone. No one wins.
Elessar Zappa
(15,479 posts)Many overweight people eat perfectly healthy and exercise. And even if they dont, its their choice and fat shaming is inexcusable. Do better, please.
James48
(4,581 posts)Im a goner.
Frasier Balzov
(3,449 posts)Anything over eighteen hours is beneficial.
ShepKat
(411 posts)lol - dear young people... it's called common sense
GenXer47
(1,204 posts)The current octogenarians are the lucky ones. Bottoms up, smoke 'em while you got 'em. This planet's done with our bullshit.