Here we go again!  A 20,000 person study suggests exercise, not smoking, eating daily vegetables, and moderate drinking can increase your longevity by up to 14 years.

This is just another reason to live a healthy lifestyle. I don’t know how much proof people need to begin taking action. It is not that complicated! Just a few small lifestyle changes, on a consistent basis, can add years to your life. It is not only years we are talking about, but quality of life too.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the Medical Research Council questioned 20,000 men and women, ranging from 45-79.

The study was independent of body mass index, and social economic class.

Now the big question is how do we get people to take action? The bottom line is they need to be ready to act. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Hopefully, the results of seeing beneficial research such as this, over and over again, will bring people closer to taking better responsibility for their health, and longevity.

Now strive to exercise, eat vegetables, consume moderate amounts of alcohol, and don’t smoke. Your body will thank you!