4 main habits to live longer

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Many scientists agree that lifestyle directly affects its duration. One of the largest studies in this field was conducted by specialists from Harvard Medical School. They concluded that longevity can be ensured by proper nutrition, regular physical activity, a healthy weight and the rejection of bad habits.

The results of the study were published in the BMJ. In particular, scientists have established that following these four rules reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

“This study proved that by following a healthy lifestyle, you can significantly extend the years of life without chronic diseases “, experts noted.

Researchers studied data on the health of 73,196 women collected over 34 years, as well as data on the health of 38,366 men collected over 26 years. Healthy eating was determined by the Alternate Healthy Eating Index; regular physical exercises – at least 30 minutes a day of moderate or active exercise; healthy weight – body mass index 18.5-24.9 kg/m2; and moderate alcohol consumption – up to one serving per day for women and up to two for men.

The results found that women who followed the four healthy habits at age 50 lived an average of 34, 4 years more without chronic diseases, while women who do not maintain a healthy image – 23.7 years. For men, these indicators were 31.1 and 23.5 years, respectively.