1. Get between seven and eight hours of sleep per night.

Long-term research studies show that people who get significantly less than seven
hours a night die younger. And some research shows that people who sleep more
than nine hours also have problems

2. Get outside.
More and more research is showing just how important it is for people to be one
with nature. And even just living near it helps. For instance, people who live
close (within about a half-mile) to a good amount of green space are healthier
than those who live farther away from it, according to a study . People who
lived close to a high percentage of green space had fewer anxiety disorders,
and fewer infectious diseases of the digestive system, among other perks
(beneficios)

3.- Spend time with loved ones.

What are friends and loved ones for? Well, according to tons of research, people who
have strong social networks (as in, loving friends and family members) reap
many health benefits. And, on the flipside, people without strong social bonds
tend to fare much worse.
Plus, on a totally non-scientific level: Love and friendship makes everything so much
better.

4. Dont smoke cigarettes. And if you already smoke, quit ASAP.

Longtime smokers lose about 10 years of their lives to the habit, according to
research . On the plus side en el lado positivo, quitting before 35 can almost entirely
eliminate that risk. So the sooner you quit, the longer youll live.

5. Cook the majority of your meals at home, if you can.

One study found that elderly Taiwanese people who cooked most of their meals
lived longer than those who did not prepare the majority of their food at home.
Heres whats likely behind that: Cooking your own food gives you much greater
control of what goes in it. You can make healthy ingredient swaps if you care to; you
can also control portion sizes and the freshness of the ingredients when youre
cooking for yourself.

6.- Eat more fruits and veggies.

People who eat a lot of fruits and veggies also happen to have lower rates of
cardiovascular disease
Thats especially true if youre eating green, leafy veggies; cruciferous veggies; and
citrus fruits.

8. Stop drinking soda and diet soda

They are a lot of sugar

Drinking one or more soft drinks a day is associated with:

Greater risk of metabolic syndrome
Larger waist circumference
Obesity
Impaired fasting glucose
Higher blood pressure
Higher levels of triglycerides (associated with high cholesterol)
and more.

Drink more water, in general.

It is kind of a magical substance: It helps prevent kidney stones by keeping your
kidneys from working overtime. It nourishes your skin. It helps keep your
poops regular (teehee). And its essential for people who work out, because
your muscles need it to stay energized (and to function, period)

Sit less. Stand more.

Otherwise, do what you can to reduce the time you spend sitting each day by about an
hour total. If youre at work sitting for eight hours, that means find a way to stand
for seven and a half minutes each hour. Some ideas: Set your phone alarm for
every hour, and then do laps around the office when it goes off. Take walking
meetings, instead of sitting-at-a-table meetings. Stand up while you take
conference calls. Take the stairs. Park in the far-away parking spot. Walk an extra
few blocks to grab lunch instead of picking it up at the closest

Do exercices
You know this already: Experts recommend 30 minutes of moderate-intensity
aerobic exercise per day, five days a week. The AHA also recommends at
least two days a week of muscle-building exercises, for added benefits. From
better heart health, to lowered risk of osteoporosis and diabetes, working out
regularly is really good for your health. Plus, it boosts your mood.

Go to the doctor for all necessary checkups.

Invest in your health now to avoid paying for it bigtime down the road. That means
go to the doctor and dentist as often as the experts recommend that includes
checkups for gynecological health, eye exams, full physical exams, and more.
For a complete list of health checks for all ages and genders

Only take antibiotics when you actually need them, when the doctor
prescribe you
That means toss the Amoxicillin and stick with Tylenol and cough suppressants if
youre dealing with a cold or flu. Thats because antibiotics only treat
bacterial illnesses, and are ineffective against viruses. And the more
antibiotics you take, the more you run the risk of building up a resistance to
the antibiotics, meaning theyll be less effective down the line when you may
actually need them.

Be grateful

Beyond just making you a happier and more pleasant person to be around, showing
gratitude can also enhance long-term well-being, according to research

Drink alcohol in moderation

Alcohol has been associated with certain health benefits: Drinking in moderation is
tied to lowered risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. That said, and not to be
a total buzzkill, excessive alcohol drinking is ALSO tied to some serious health
risks,like an increased risk of breast cancer, for instance. Plus, recent research
shows that excessive alcohol use is responsible for 1 in 10 deaths of adults The
solution? If youre going to drink, be smart about it. That means no more than one
drink a day for women of all ages, and no more than two drinks a day for men under
65between 20 and 64 years old

Wear sunscreen every day

Yes, even in the winter, and yes, even when its cloudy. Future you can thank me
later.
Thats because daily sunscreen use has been shown to cut your risk of melanoma
in half (melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer), according to research from
Australia; in another study, its also been shown to actually slow the signs of aging
in your skin.
Avoid tanning beds too.
And finally End your crappy relationship sooner, rather than later.
Because life is short, and you deserve to be treated right.
But also because bad relationships can actually have a seriously negative impact
on your health.