5 Habits to Living, a Longer, Healthier Life.
Lifehack recently offered readers a list of habits to increase longevity and live longer, healthier lives.
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Don't skip a good night's sleep, Poor sleep increases people's risk of obesity, heart disease, accidents and dementia.
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Lifehack recommends going to sleep when you are tired and waking up without an alarm to determine roughly how much sleep you need.
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Don't forget your fiber, Fiber is linked to a reduced risk of bowel cancer and plays an important role in cardiovascular health.
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Lifehack suggests incorporating 30 grams of fiber into your diet daily.
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Develop a healthy diet, Incorporating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fermented foods and omega-3 into your diet can reduce your risk of chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia.
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Develop a healthy diet, Incorporating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fermented foods and omega-3 into your diet can reduce your risk of chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia.
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Develop a healthy diet, Incorporating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fermented foods and omega-3 into your diet can reduce your risk of chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia.
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Stay physically active, According to Lifehack, physically active people have a 30 to 35% lower risk of dying from any cause.
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Regular exercise can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Minimize stress.
, Chronic stress, which reportedly affects 25% of the population, is associated with weight gain and chronic inflammation.
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Chronic stress has also been associated with an increased rate of cancer and neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression.
