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We all want to live as long and as healthily as possible. Many healthy living hacks, such as lounging in a hot sauna or taking a cold plunge, claim to increase lifespan, but how effective are they?
Growing research points to a different answer, suggesting that a few simple, consistent lifestyle habits can be far more effective in boosting longevity and well-being.
Avoid Smoking, Drugs, and Excessive Alcohol Drinking
A recent episode of the EpochTV show “Vital Signs,” titled “8 Habits of Long Life,” featured Dr. Damon Noto, a rehabilitation medicine specialist. In the episode, Noto referenced a 2024 study that examined nearly 720,000 U.S. veterans ages 40 to 99. The study found that there are eight lifestyle factors that influence a person’s lifespan by more than 10 years. The most significant are whether a person smokes, whether a person has an opioid use disorder, and whether a person is physically active.
Brendon Fallon is a former reporter and photographer with The Epoch Times. He is the host and executive producer of NTD's "Vital Signs," a health show that zooms in on the important matters of health that come up in everyday life—connecting the dots across the broad canvas of our holistic wellbeing.
