"8 Habits to Add Decades to Your Life: New Research"

Adopting eight healthy lifestyle habits, including being physically active, free from opioid addiction, not smoking, managing stress, having a good diet, not regularly binge drinking, having good sleep hygiene, and having positive social relationships, can significantly increase life expectancy. A study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans found that men who adopt all eight habits at age 40 can live an average of 24 years longer, while women can live an additional 21 years. Low physical activity, opioid use, and smoking had the biggest impact on lifespan, while stress, binge drinking, poor diet, poor sleep hygiene, and lack of positive social relationships were also associated with increased risk of death. The findings highlight the importance of lifestyle factors in preventing chronic diseases and promoting healthy aging.