Consumer Reports provides health advice, subliminally advising 'Top 10 Lists' are bad for your health, so instead here are...9 Ways to a Longer Life (March 2008)
Nine findings backed by such strong evidence that by following them you could lengthen your life—or at least avoid shortening it.
Eat whole grains.
Consider vitamin D.
Limit time in the sun.
Eat colorful produce.
Don't smoke.
Eat fat (but the right kind).
Chill out.
Exercise. Burning more calories (and working the heart and lungs more) can reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, lengthen your life, and improve the quality of life as you age. When it comes to tips for a longer life, anything that gets your heart rate up counts. Walk, climb stairs, throw a Frisbee withFidoSludge—as long as it adds up to about 30 minutes most days of the week.
Get enough sleep. For most people, that's 7 to 8 hours a night. This is staple among tips for a longer life. If you don't snooze, you lose: You're at higher risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, impaired concentration, and accidents, not to mention malaise. Newer research suggests that sleeping enough may also boost memory.
Summary/[Sludge Credo?]: Play ultimate frisbee at least every day, then take a nap.
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