But what about the things you mightstopdoing in thename of your longevity?
More cardiovascular disease,hypertension, cancer, anddiabetes.
But here’s some inspiration: The NIH says tobacco use remains the most preventable cause of death.
Foxys_forest_manufacture / iStock
Some estimates suggest smoking can rob you of a decade of life.
What constitutes vigorous activity varies depending on your fitness level.
Maybe the best question to ask yourself is this: Is it worth the cortisol?
Stephanie Garza / EyeEm / Getty Images
High cortisol has been associated with greater mortality in a number of studies.
The next time you resolve to eat healthier or exercise more, try aiming low!
Consistency is more important than a short-term, grand gesture.
Thomas_EyeDesign / Vetta / Getty Images
For example, aneurotic personmight worry they have cancer, and fearing the worst, neglect doctor visits.
A conscientious person may still worry, but gets screened, tested, or treated in a timely fashion.
If youre still having trouble falling or staying asleep, see your healthcare provider for help.
Hero Images / Getty Images
This is good news for those of us without that exceptional ancestry.
Why focus on the genetics you cant control when other factors can benefit from your attention?
2015;65(10):1042-50. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2014.12.039
U.S. National Library of Medicine.Sodium.
Hero Images / Getty Images
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Sodium Intake and Health.
2023;8(1):e6-e7.
2017;6(9):e005947.
Tetra Images / Getty Images
2021;11(1):601.
Published 2020 Mar 12. doi:10.1038/s41598-020-61241-6
Passarino G, De Rango F, Montesanto A.Human longevity: Genetics or Lifestyle?
It takes two to tango.Immun Ageing.
Thomas Barwick / Getty Images
Published 2016 Apr 5. doi:10.1186/s12979-016-0066-z
Adam Kuylenstierna / EyeEm / Getty Images
John Lund / Tiffany Schoepp / Getty Images
PeopleImages / Getty Images
