In order to simplify the process and define the framework, these steps are based on an individual who does not have any current conditions and risk factors that would prevent them from following these steps. Any recommendations made here are simply informational and not meant to replace any instructions or protocols that you are currently following from your health care professional.
- Exercise regularly. Research indicates that moderate exercise, when practiced regularly, can actually roll back the clock on your DNA.
- Fill up your plate with vegetables. While there are numerous debates about the best diet for increased lifespan, nearly every diet agrees that eating more vegetables is the way to go. *Note see our page on diet for more comprehensive details on this subject.
- Get enough sleep. Most people feel best when they get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
- Carefully manage your stress. Stress can have unhealthy effects on your body and can promote unhealthy behaviors, as well, such as overeating or smoking.
- Cultivate personal relationships. Spending time with our loved ones actually does seem to improve longevity, maybe because it decreases stress or risky behaviors.