Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, Dr Vernon Coleman and others provide some of the following good habits for longevity.

1) Laugh & fun, don’t be gloomy
2) Let bygones be bygones. Dwelling on the past inflicts unnecessary stress.
3) Early to bed, early to rise, is healthy & wise
4) Stay lean, being just 30% overweight is bad.
5) Keep learning, reading & socializing – an alert & active mind keeps brain cells healthy.
6) Keep working, doing something you like. Don’t retire, it slows down your body.
7) Be the boss of your own life. Letting others push you around produces stress.
8) Too many pills ruin your body, take just what you need.
9) Constantly alternating between weight gain & loss is bad
10) Exercise, quit smoking and eat less fatty foods
11) Do not worry about health & death, just get on with your life and enjoy it.

Exercise and be fit:
Have a balanced lifestyle. Exercise regularly.

F: Frequency: 3 to 5 times a week.
I: Intensity: Exercise till we sweat and breath deeply.
T: Types of exercises: Find one that suits our age, lifestyle, etc.

Have regular check-up:
Once we reach the age of 45 & above, it is recommended that we go for regular comprehensive health examination. Early detection may save lives.