A study on 700,000 people revealed that adopting eight simple habits by age 40 can significantly increase one’s lifespan.
Men who followed all eight habits lived around 24 years longer than those who followed none, while women lived 21 years longer.
The habits include being physically active, avoiding opioid addiction, not smoking, managing stress, maintaining a good diet, limiting binge drinking, getting proper sleep, and having positive social relationships. The research suggests that making small changes later in life can benefit health.
The study found that low physical activity, opioid use, and smoking significantly impacted lifespan, with a 30% to 45% higher risk of death. Stress, binge drinking, poor diet, and poor sleep hygiene were associated with around a 20% higher risk of death, while a lack of positive social relationships only increased the risk by 5%.
These findings highlight that adopting a healthy lifestyle, even later in life, can positively affect a person’s overall health.