Five Factors That Boost Your Life Span

Researchers at Harvard University studied 123,000 individuals at the age of 50 and followed them until they died.

They found that there were five factors, or lifestyle habits, that contributed to a longer life span. Individuals who possessed these five habits lived a much longer life than those who did not.

1. Healthy Weight – Individuals who consume fewer calories and have a Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 25. Another way to look at this is pounds per inch:
   • Men – 2.2 to 2.5 pounds per inch of height.
   • Women – 1.9 to 2.3 pounds per inch of height.
2. Daily Exercise – 30 minutes or more per day of moderate exercise.
3. Moderate Alcohol Consumption – No more than 1 glass of wine, beer or alcohol per day.
4. Non-Smoker – Individuals who do not smoke cigarettes.
5. Healthy Diet – Individuals who consume mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains and avoid eating red meat, saturated fats and sugar.

Men who had these five longevity factors lived an extra 12 years.

Women who had these five longevity factors, lived an extra 14 years.

The good news is that it is not too late to change your lifestyle and adopt these habits. Doing so will increase how long you live.

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