14 Easy Things You Can Do To Live A Longer, Happier Life

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Everyone wants to be healthier, but making these lifestyle changes could help you feel better and live longer.

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1. Leg strength can lead to a longer life.

A stronger lower half means more endurance, balance and strength. This can lead to less slip and falls and less fractures.

2. Don't drink soda.

Drink one soda a day increases your risk of depression, diabetes, heart disease and weight gain.

3. The people you surround yourself with are healthy.

You're influenced by the people in your life and if they're forming healthy habits, you might start too.

4. Having good friends can lead to a longer life.

Forming strong friendships can help combat stress. Hanging out with people you love also release endorphins which will put you in a good mood.

5. Walking for 30 minutes a day can prolong your life up to four times as long as someone who doesn't.

6. Drinking tea can protect your heart.

The catechins in green and black teas help prevent heart disease.

7. If you maintained a healthy weight at a teenager, you've probably developed good health habits that will follow you into adulthood.

8. Purple foods are really good for you.

Food likes grapes, wine and blueberries can help fight against Alzheimer's Disease and heart disease because they contain polyphenols.

9. Cutting down on red meat can improve your health.

If red meat is a big part of your diet, you may want to cut back. Many people think of it as a catalyst for colon cancer.

10. People who embrace challenges have healthier brains.

Goal-oriented, disciplined people tend to use more brain power than lethargic people.

11. Studies show that the more educated you are, the less likely you are to engage in risky behaviors that can end your life.

12. Cleaning up after yourself will improve your quality of life.

Getting rid of germs in your home will strengthen your immune system and cleaning burns calories.

13. If your mom was under 25 when she had you, that doubles the likelihood that you'll reach 100.

14. Be more optimistic.

People with a positive outlook on life are more likely to thrive in bad situations, are better at dealing with stress and have stronger immune systems.