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Title: List seven key behaviours, found in the text, which are said to help people to live longer.
Post by: fatman on Oct 4, 2017
List seven key behaviours, found in the text, which are said to help people to live longer.


Title: Re: List seven key behaviours, found in the text, which are said to help people to live longer.
Post by: tuvanbds1 on Oct 4, 2017
1. Getting a good night's sleep (six to nine hours)
2. Maintaining health eating habits, which includes eating breakfast, spreading caloric intake throughout the day (at least 3-5 meals and snacks), reducing intake of fat, salt, sugar and processed foods; eating plenty of vegetables and fruit
3. Maintaining weight (within 2 to 5 kg of ideal)
4. Participating in regular physical activities (3 - 7 times per week)
5. Regular brushing and flossing of teeth
6. Practising safer sex
7. Avoiding tobacco products
8. Limiting intake of alcohol
9. Regular self-exams and medical checkups (including the dentist)
10. Wearing your seatbelt