In her famous talk, Aamont cited one study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine that looked at four specific healthy habits and mortality risk over a 14-year period: The researchers found that overweight people in general had a higher risk of death from any cause. But overweight people who had adopted just one healthy habit had a risk of death
Curious about those healthy habits included in the study? We were too. Here, the four potential life-lengtheners.
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Drink in moderationIt’s possible that a little alcohol may do you body good, and red wine in particular has been linked to health perks. But still, experts say it’s best to limit the booze. The USDA defines “moderate” alcohol consumption as up to one drink per day for women, and up to two for men. (When you order a drink at a restaurant or bar, it helps to be conscious of serving sizes.)
Exercise regularlyBy the study’s standard, that’s more than 12 times a month (or three to four times a week). Even if all you’ve got is a few spare moments, you can still squeeze in a challenging workout, like this four-minute tabata routine, or this 10-minute head-to-toe toner by Tracy Anderson. You could also set up a home gym. Forget expensive machines—you can get all you really need for less than 50 bucks
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Quit smokingThis one goes without saying. But if you’re still stuck on those cigs, consider quitting ASAP. Tried and failed in the past? You might want to look into different strategies.
To your best health,
Derrick M.
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