There are many potential ways to live longer and increase life expectancy. In order to increase the chances of living a long life, we focus on how to lower the risks of the main causes of death. According to the Centers of Disease Control as of 2010, the top 15 causes of death in the United States include heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, influenza related pneumonia, suicide, sepsis, chronic liver disease, hypertension, Parkinson’s disease, and aspiration pneumonia. The following list focuses on possible ways to live longer and increase life expectancy.
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease to Live Longer
The American Heart Association (AHA) states that ideal cardiovascular health should be obtained by targeting 7 behaviors that reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular disease or stroke. They include 4 core behaviors—no smoking, a normal body mass index (BMI), engaging in physical activity, and eating healthfully—and meeting at least 3 of the following criteria: cholesterol lower than 200 mg/dL, blood pressure lower than 120/80 mm Hg, not having diabetes, or being free of heart disease.
