Four behaviors which contribute to a longer life

Four health behaviors which contribute to a longer life:

The Centers for Disease Control reports their findings:  “people who engaged in all four healthy behaviors were 66 percent less likely to die early from cancer, 65 percent less likely to die early from cardiovascular disease and 57% less likely to die early from other causes compared to people who did not engage in any of the healthy behaviors.” http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LiveLonger/?source=govdelivery

These four health behaviors contribute to a longer life:  avoid excess alcohol, don’t smoke, eat healthy and exercise.  The CDC recommendations

People who drink alcohol should limit their daily intake to two drinks for men and one for women.

Don’t smoke tobacco.  They recommend 1-800-Quit-Now, a free tobacco support service.

Eat healthy:  more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy and seafood.

They suggest we decrease the amount of fats, added sugars and refined grains and salt we eat.

Exercise more.  Any exercise is beneficial.  However, they recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise for 5 days each week or vigorous exercise 3 or more days per week.