Want to live 13 years longer? A recent study has shown that you can do just that by adhering to four simple principles.  The study looked at thousands of people, postmortem, and found that people that adhered to four characteristics in their lifestyles outlived those that did not by an average of 13 years.  What were the four characteristics?  No smoking.  Drinking alcohol in moderation, or not at all.  Exercising three or more times per week.  And eating four to five servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day.

These four simple characteristics will not only increase your longevity but they will also improve your quality of life.  You will not only live longer but you will feel better, and have more energy and strength to perform the activities that you love.

If taking on all four characteristics at once seems a bit daunting, you can always tackle one at a time.  Simply add in a new characteristic as you master the previous.  Remember that it takes approximately 28 days to form a habit.  That means even if you have problems in all four areas you can still be living a healthy lifestyle in as little as four months. Good luck.