WHAT CAN YOU DO TO INCREASE LONGEVITY LIFESTYLE FACTORS TO INCREASE LONGEVITY LOSE WEIGHT HAVE GOOD BLOOD PRESSURE GET MARRIED

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More on the theme of centenarians, longevity and how people live to be 100 and older. A study about longevity and how people do it listed what lifestyle factors seem to help people increase longevity. A strong grip, a good education, a wife, and not becoming overweight(maybe because it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure) are among the keys to a long life for middle-aged men who would like to grow old in good health.

















A report in JAMA says these were the factors associated with long life in men.

being married

not being overweight

low blood pressure

low blood sugar levels

low levels of bad cholesterol

not drinking alcohol excessively

not smoking

having a strong grip

a high level of education

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