9.Drink in Moderation
Heart disease is less common in people who drink in moderation than in people who don’t drink at all. On the other hand, too much alcohol pads the belly, boosts blood pressure, and can cause a host of other health problems. If you don’t drink, don’t start now! The risks outweigh the benefits when it comes to alcohol. If you do drink alcohol limit yourself according to limits set by national guidelines (from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism-NIAAA). The limits are based on your sex and age:
10.Get Spiritual
People who attend religious services tend to live longer than those who don’t. In a 12-year study of people over age 65, those who went more than once a week had higher levels of a key immune system protein than their peers who didn’t. The strong social network that develops among people who worship together may boost your health.
