How to Live Longer

I found a website that gave twelve quick tips to lengthen your life. I know everyone wants to live a long and healthy life, so here are some ways to do it. 1. oHoweTea off in the morning- Hot tea can slash your risk of kidney cancer by 15%. Try pu-erh tea, which is better than green or black tea at preventing DNA damage. 2. Sleep smarter- too much sleep, or not enough of it, can kill you. A British study found that getting more than 9 hours of sack time a night, or less than 6, doubles your risk of an early death from any cause. Aim for 7 to 8 hours a night. 3. Pop in your lenses post-shower- Soaping up while wearing your contacts can expose your eyes to infection-causing waterborne microbes, say University of Illinois at Chicago researchers. 4. Drink wine, stay lean- Polyphenols, the compounds found in red wine, help your body block fat absorption, an Israeli study found, Red-wine marinades work, too. 5. Lost the lint- Taking two seconds to empty the lint trap in your clothes dryer can prevent you from being one of the 315 dryer-fire victims each year in the U.S. 6. Check your neck- An American Journal of Medicine study found that a mildly underactive thyroid can boost your heart-disease risk by 65 percent. A quick blood test can assess your level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). 7. Lean Back- Parking your torso at a 90 degree angle strains your spine, say Scottish and Canadian researchers. Instead, give your chair the La-z-boy treatment and recline the seat back slightly. The ideal angle is 45 degrees off vertical. 8. Scent your air safetly- Some air fresheners contain phthalates, compounds that may disrupt hormone processes, Natural Resources Defense Council testing reveals. Stick with Febreze Air Effects and Renuzit Subtle Effects. 9. Boost your defenses- An Archives of Internal Medicine review reports that 400 IU of vitamin D a day reduces your risk of an early death by 7%. 10. Skip the spray- Using household spray cleaners just once a week increases your risk of an asthma attack by 76%, say Spanish researchers. Use wipes instead. 11. Steam your broccoli- Italian researchers discovered that steaming broccoli increases its concentration of glucosinolates (compounds found to fight cancer) by 30%. Boiling actually lowers the levels. 12. Stretch it out- Genes in your body linked to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity can be “turned on” if you sit for hours on end, reports a study in Diabetes. Hit the “off” button by taking hourly laps during TV, book, and Web sessions.