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Who Wants to Live Forever” is a song that appeared
on the 1986 album “A Kind of Magic”
by the rock band Queen. The song often
sparks conversation about the potential benefi ts of
immortality.
Immortality may not be possible, but many people
aspire to improve their chances to live a long
and prosperous life. A study published in the journal
Lancet analyzed data from the 2016 Global Burden
of Diseases project to generate life expectancy
predictions from 2017 to 2040 for most countries. The
United States saw the largest decline in ranking
among high-income countries, as life expectancies
in the United States are projected to fall from 43rd in
2016 to 64th by 2040, with an average life expectancy
of 79.8. Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped in
each of the past two years, according to annual reports
by the National Center for Health Statistics.
But there may be hope for Americans yet. Doctors
and scientists continually study the lifestyles of people
who outlive their life expectancies. While genetics
can play a role, so can following healthy habits,
which have been identifi ed to promote longevity:
Don’t smoke. Many smokers have been told that
smoking trims 10 years off their life expectancies,
and that statement is corroborated by a study published
in 2013 in The New England Journal of Medicine
that tracked participants over a span of several
years. The good news is people who quit before the
age of 35 can usually regain those lost years.
Avoid drug use. Accidental drug overdoses contributed
to 63,600 deaths in the United States in 2016,
according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
Usage of prescription opioids and heroin has
skyrocketed in recent years. Drug use also may exacerbate
mental illnesses, potentially making drug
users more vulnerable to suicide.
Maintain healthy body mass. Moderate to
vigorous exercise regimens and diets loaded with
healthy foods can keep weight in check. Maintaining
a healthy weight has a host of positive side effects,
including reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular
disease. Cardiovascular disease is a leading
killer in North America. According to the National
Center for Health Statistics, nearly four in 10 adults
and 18.5 percent of children in the United States are
obese. According to the 2015 Canadian Health Measures
Survey, 30 percent of adults in Canada are
obese and may require medical support to manage
their disease.
Limit alcohol consumption. Some evidence
suggests that light drinking can be good for cardiovascular
health. However, a paper published in the
Lancet suggests every glass of wine or pint of beer
over the daily recommended limit will cut half an
hour from the expected lifespan of a 40-year-old. The
paper says the risks are comparable to smoking.
Simple, healthy lifestyle changes can help people
increase their life expectancies.
LIVING HEALTHY IN THE NEW YEAR
Improve life expectancy
with some healthy habits
Exercise is an essential
part of improving
one’s life expectancy.
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