There are 10 ways to live longer that you can add to your life right now. Once you’ve made all ten part of your life, you’ll feel like a new person. We’ve all heard the statement that you are what you eat and sadly, it’s true.

1 – Your diet today will show up on your face and body in the years to come. Since it’s the only body you’ll get, take care of it by eating the healthiest way. Have lean meats, keep your portions healthy, drink plenty of water and get your fruits and veggies.

2 – Work up a sweat. Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t exercise every day. It’s okay to take a day off. It’s okay to exercise three days a week. Something is better than nothing. But you’ll find yourself looking forward to moving if you look for an exercise routine that’s fun. Though exercise and fun don’t sound like they belong in the same sentence, you can find them. Make it enjoyable. Continue reading →

There are some surprising ways to live longer that you can implement to add years to your life. Benjamin Franklin said, “Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

Getting the rest that you need not only gives your muscles the time they need to stay healthy, but it’s also important for good mental health, too.

Without the proper amount of sleep, it’s harder for the brain to function and many studies have been done on the effects of sleep deprivation and how it affects judgment and the ability to make right decisions.

Of course you know that a regular exercise routine gives you an edge over those who don’t exercise or who exercise in a hit and miss fashion. Exercise works out your muscles, helps relieve stress and gets your heart pumping. Continue reading →