Ways To Live Longer

Staying Physically Healthy

Avoid chemicals: Chemicals cause cancer, here are the most common things one can do to live longer, based on the research
Quit smoking:  Any form of smoke is bad for you, no matter how little you take. It increases your chances of lung cancer. If you are smoking, giving it up today can help you live 10 years longer.
Take quick walks: Fast walkers have lower mortality rates than slow walkers .
Change your patterns of consumption. Here are some ways to change your patterns of consumptions to help you live longer:
Drink plenty of water: The universal solvent is a most effective weapon against toxins and many other violators. It flushes out your system like nothing else does. Or you if water you lose isn't replaced, you can become dehydrated. Thirst, headache, fatigue and weakness are all signs that your body may be running short of water. Extreme dehydration can cause muscle spasms and kidney failure and death. You lose nearly 10 cups of water every day through breathing, sweating, urine and stool.
Avoid simple carbohydrates: Carbohydrates cause your insulin levels to rise, which has been associated with increased incidence of breast cancer in menopausal women.
Avoid overdoing: Too much of anything can make you sick, even the good can cause harm, whether it be food, drink, drugs, or even medicine. Non-prescription and illegal drugs may contain chemicals and/or other drugs that are unfit for human consumption, but keep in mind that alcohol and tobacco are among the worst drugs. Do not forget that caffeine is also a drug. Any drug, from alcohol to aspirin, carries with it a risk of shortening and ending your life. If you do decide to use any drugs, be responsible by doing your research before consumption, make sure you understand their properties and side effects, and use them appropriately.
Consider a calorie-restriction or intermittent fasting diet:  Studies suggest that periodic fasting promotes better heart health . Pick a day when you can afford to skip two meals, and make it a ritual you do every month or two.
Balance your Omega-3: There is mounting evidence that a diet high in omega-6 fatty acids (fats) increases your chance of cardiovascular disease and cancer. To improve your ratio, reduce your intake of omega-6 fats (particularly bad are corn and canola oil, as well as many nut oils), while increasing your intake of omega-3 fats from foods including fatty fish, especially salmon.
Consider squatting to defecate. It may greatly reduce your chance of getting colorectal cancer (which is potentially fatal) or hemorrhoids (which are mostly just unpleasant).
Consume antioxidants. They decrease the chance of developing cancer. Consider these easy ways to do it:

Drink lots of tea: There are two main types of tea - green and black. Both are from the same tree, however green tea is less processed than black tea. Green tea has many health benefits, including reportedly reducing the chance of heart attack and cancer. Other benefits include increased energy and metabolic rate (good for weight loss), and high antioxidant content (slows down aging). Black tea has these benefits also, but at a reduced level. Try and drink 5 cups of green tea a day. Using more tea bags or leaves is a better way to make strong tea than brewing longer. Note that green tea typically contains caffeine, which may have a negative effect on your health and lifespan.

Eat dark chocolate: One piece of dark chocolate a day can benefit the heart as cocoa solids have a beneficial effect of the heart and arteries. Dark chocolate has more antioxidants than other kinds of chocolate. Look for 60% unprocessed cocoa or more. Chocolate also makes you happy (in case you did not know) because it releases endorphins.

Drink one glass of red wine a day:  Studies suggest that Red wine contains substances called polyphenols, which maintain the elasticity of the artery walls and also act as antioxidants  thus helping maintain a healthy heart and slowing down aging. Make sure you get your 5 a Day! Fruits and vegetables are extremely good for you, and should make up a large part of your diet. Try to ingest 5 servings per day.

Avoid dangerous situations. Steer clear of these potential pitfalls:
Think first: This step includes looking both ways before you cross the street, as children are taught but many adults take it for granted, and wearing protective gear when necessary. Whether you are riding a bike or skateboard, working on a construction site, or handling potentially harmful substances, be careful. While the human skull is quite thick and sturdy, severe head trauma can result from the brain being jostled around inside the skull from an impact, potentially resulting in permanent brain damage or even death.
Be safe:  Avoid potentially dangerous activities that frequently or occasionally end in death or dismemberment, such as bullfighting, or relationships with dangerous people.
Wear a seat belt: Always put on a seat belt when you are in a car, whether you are the driver or a passenger.
Attend yearly physicals: Early identification of potential health problems could save your life.
Exercise regularly: While most people lead quite busy lives, the benefits of exercise usually present themselves in all areas of your life. Gradually introducing exercise will lead to longer patterns of fitness rather than adopting a harsh workout regime each New Year's.
A simple way to start is walking: Studies have shown that walking 2 miles (3.2 km) every day cuts the risk of death almost in half! Thirty minutes a day also works because it reduces as much risk of a heart attack as a highly intense exercise.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can, Try Pilates, Zumba, running, soccer, volleyball, hiking, hip hip dancing, or tennis.
Develop a sleep schedule:  It is not as important to get a certain number of hours of sleep, so much as it is to get the same amount of sleep, at the same time, day in and day out.
Sleep gives your body a chance to heal and regenerate; having a stable sleeping routine will help your body take care of itself more easily.
If you do not carry out successful sleep cycles over an extended period of time (48+ hours) you can seriously affect your physical and mental health.
The ideal amount of sleep is somewhere between 7-8 hours:  Studies show that sleeping less than six or more than eight hours can actually shorten your lifespan.
Know that oversleeping does not lead you to feel "more" rested but can actually have detrimental effects on your health.
Floss every day:  Certain bacteria live in your teeth and can cause arteries to swell. Swollen arteries can lead to heart disease.

Source:
Cao, G., Sofic, E. and Prior, R. (1996). Antioxidant Capacity of Tea and Common Vegetables. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 44(11), pp.3426-3431.