We're Gen X Doctors. Here Are The 5 Rules We Swear By For Longevity.
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Experts reveal the simple habits they follow every single day that help with aging.
Scientists are just beginning to crack the code of living a long, healthy life. Sure, our genetics play a huge role in determining our lifespan, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that little, everyday habits can have a profound impact on how long we live.
Researchers who study long-lived individuals have found that it’s not their education or income that keeps them alive for decades. The one thing nonagenarians and centenarians have in common? A healthy lifestyle. And Gen X doctors ― aka physicians who are anywhere from around 44 to 59 years old ― who have been working with patients for years know this by now, too.
By integrating a few easy tips into your daily routine, you can tack on a few years to your life. Because how you treat your body now directly affects how well it will function in the future.
HuffPost asked Gen X doctors and other health care workers what they recommend doing to live longer based on their own experience in the field. Here’s what they said.
Try to walk a little bit every day.
