30 More Years Added To Your Life

Welcome to the century club. Follow these daily tips to add more years to your life and see science beat death.

 

7 AM: FLOSS DAILY

Regular flossing kills bacteria in your gums which cause infections such as gingivitis and periodontitis. These infections can lead to deadly vascular diseases.

Added time: 6 years, 5 months

 

8 AM: WEIGH YOURSELF

Those with a BMI over 25 are more susceptible to diabetes, heart disease and bowel cancer. So weigh yourself regularly and track your muscle-to-fat ratio.

Added time: 3 years

 

NOON: CHEER UP

Optimists are less likely to die early than those with a bleaker outlook. Positive attitudes were linked to a lower risk of heart disease, less stress and slower ageing.

Added time: 7 years, 6 months

 

4 PM: EAT NUTS

Eating nuts five times a week leads to significant life expectancy gains. Raw nuts are high in monounsaturated fats, known to clean arteries and improve cognitive function.

Added time: 2 years, 11 months

 

7 PM: ENJOY A NIGHT OUT

Researchers found those with more friends enjoy their company for longer. Strong social ties promote brain health as we age, prolonging longevity.

Added time: 7 years, 6 months

 

11 PM: SET YOUR ALARM

Studies have shown sleeping much more than 8 hours a night increases mortality rates. For optimum health, 6 or 7 hours is best.

Added time: 5 years

 

 

Illustration by Noma Bar

 

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