"8 Habits That Can Extend Your Life by Decades, According to Study"

Adopting eight healthy lifestyle choices, including exercise, a healthy diet, stress reduction, good sleep, positive social relationships, and avoiding smoking, excessive drinking, and opioid addiction, could potentially add up to 24 years to one's life, according to an unpublished study analyzing data on US veterans. The study found that even making small changes in one's 40s, 50s, or 60s can be beneficial, and the benefits apply regardless of pre-existing chronic diseases. Exercise was found to be the most important behavior for longevity, followed by avoiding opioid addiction and tobacco use. Managing stress, eating a plant-based diet, avoiding binge drinking, getting sufficient sleep, and having positive social relationships also contributed to a longer life.