4 Healthy Habits That Make You Live Longer to 14 Years

JAKARTA – A study has found healthy habits who can prolong life up to 14 years. In a study published in Plos Medicine, the combined impact of health habits and mortality on men and women was further analyzed.

This study examines the relationship between lifestyle and mortality in a prospective population study of 20,244 men and women aged 45 to 79 years without cardiovascular disease or cancer known.

Participants scored one point for each healthy habit of not smoking, being physically inactive, moderate alcohol intake (one to 14 units a week) and fruit and vegetable intake of at least five servings a day, with total scores ranging from zero to four.

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After an average of 11 years of follow-up for all-cause mortality, men and women who had three, two, one and zero, respectively, were compared to the four health habits.

“The trend was strongest for cardiovascular causes. The risk of death for those with four compared to zero healthy habits was equivalent to being 14 years younger in chronological age,” the study noted.

The study concluded that the combined four healthy habits predicted a fourfold difference in total mortality in men and women. Where the impact can extend the life of up to 14 years.

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Thus, someone who is able to maintain their weight, don’t smoke, limit alcohol in moderation and eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day can increase their life expectancy by seven to 14 years compared to those who smoke, drink alcohol excessively and are overweight.

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