No it’s not a magic elixir or a special pill, but rather a consistent set of conscientious lifestyle choices made day in and day out over a period of time. But, I got your attention didn’t I? So maybe you should read some more…
Researchers from the CDC found, a low-risk lifestyle, with an emphasis on healthy eating and being active, has a "powerful and beneficial" effect on mortality.
To keep it basic and simple for those who will only read to the end of this paragraph and who could care less about footnotes and statistics…people who practice these four low-risk behaviors live longer:
To keep it basic and simple for those who will only read to the end of this paragraph and who could care less about footnotes and statistics…people who practice these four low-risk behaviors live longer:
(1) not smoking
(2) eating healthy
(3) getting enough exercise
(4) drinking alcohol moderately
People practicing these behaviors are 63% less likely to die within the 18-year study period than those who kept none of those practices.
Okay, so now I’m including the specific statistical information, so for those of you who have gotten all you want out of this blog…you can quit reading now. All the previously mentioned information is according to Earl Ford, PhD, of the CDC in Atlanta
Ford and colleagues found that keeping these four low-risk behaviors also reduced the risk of major chronic illness, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Added bonus for healthy living right?!!
Overall, they found that all four low-risk behaviors were individually associated with a reduction in death, and that the higher number of behaviors practiced, the lower the risk of death.
"Our results add to the evidence base regarding the favorable effect of healthy living on mortality," they wrote. "The estimates of mortality that can be postponed underscore the need for improving the overall level of healthy living in the United States
Four relatively simple changes we can all make in our lifestyle choices…can really extend our lives and keep us younger and more active longer. For now, this is as close as we get to the Fountain of Youth!
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