How Long Will You Live?

In the November issue of Prevention magazine, author Sandra Gordon provides signs that show you may live a long, healthy life if the following apply to you:

• Your Mom Had You Young
• You're a Tea Lover
• You'd Rather Walk
• You Skip Soda (even Diet)
• You Have Strong Legs
• You Eat Purple Food
• You Were a Healthy-Weight Teen
• You Don't Like Burgers
• You've Been a College Freshman
• You Really Like Your Friends...
• ...and They're Healthy
• You Embrace the Challenge
• You Don't Have a Housekeeper
• You're a Flourisher

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Check out the following articles that may help you increase the length of your life:
Live Long & Caffeinated
2 Ways to Stay Sharp for Life
The Years-Off Workout
Anti-Aging Secrets

Lessons for Living Longer

Can blue zones help turn back the biological clock? A recent article from NPR discusses the new book from Dan Buettner, entitled, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest

According to Buettner's research, the regions in the world where people live the longest are the Sardinia island in Italy, Okinawa Japan, Loma Linda California, and Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula.

Also interesting to note is that those who eat peanuts on a regular basis live longer than those who don't.

Here are the basic guidelines for living longer:

1. Create an environment that encourages physical activity
2. Set up your kitchen in such a way that you're not overeating
3. Cultivate a sense of purpose
   
4. Surround yourself with the right people

There's no need to hunt for the Fountain of Youth. You can simply extend your life by changing your habits and surrounding yourself with people who encourage and support your lifestyle.