11 Ways to Live a Long and Healthy Life

In the 1920s average life expectancy was 54 years in the US.  Today the average life expectancy is 78 years with many more people living into their 100s.  So here are several tips for you to live a healthy and long life.

  1. Exercise to raise your heart rate – consider a 30 minute brisk walk daily
  2. Drink Green Tea & eat plenty of broccoli and apples – they all contain quercetin an antioxidant that help de-stress your immune system
  3. Stop worrying as it produces stress hormones lowering immunity
  4. Be an optimist
  5. Develop a diverse network of friends
  6. Sleep 8 hours uninterrupted every night
  7. Take care of your teeth and gums
  8. Avoid excessive caffeine and mood altering drugs
  9. Meditate and/or pray regularly
  10. Avoid processed foods
  11. Volunteer, you attract what you give.
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