1. Research has found that optimistic people tend to act in healthier ways than those who are negative. (source)

2. Long-term smokers live, on average, 14 years less than non-smokers.(source)

3. When you floss, you rid your mouth of bacteria that can cause inflammation in the gums. This inflammation can travel to the heart, leading to heart disease. (source)

4. The danger, stress and sleep deprivation that results from working in the line of duty decreases the average police officer’s life span by 8 years. (source)

5. Contrary to common sense, drinking alcohol has been shown to increase life span. This may be because alcohol can serve to help strengthen social networks, which are important for maintaining mental and physical health. (source)

6. Women live an average of 10 years longer than men. This is due to environmental reasons, genetic reasons and a tendency for males to be more competitive and aggressive in nature. Such behavior increases chances of death due to violence, accidents and risk-taking. (source)

7. Having frequent sex helps relieve stress and improve sleep. It also boosts immunity and serves as a form of exercise. (source)

8. Married individuals have been shown to be more likely to avoid risks and seek out a more stable lifestyle. (source)

9. Sitting 6+ hours per day makes you up to 40 percent likelier to die within 15 years than someone who sits less than three hours a day. This is true even if you exercise. (source)

10. The simple act of petting a dog or cat has the ability to reduce stress and blood pressure. Pet owners have also been shown to be less likely to suffer from depression. (source)


http://www.pleated-jeans.com/2011/06/06/10-easy-ways-to-lower-your-lifespan/
http://nairatunes..com/2013/08/10-ways-to-lower-lifespan.html?

True but not for everybody!
I jst realised i was the 1st to comment atalkery

9ce tips..

99% +1% true

Alcohol? Especially ogogoro - no way! You're liable 2 die young.

No be 4 lifespan to increase, na where u go end matter

This article isnt meant for the african man...although some tips are helpful sha

On point no 7

Information is POWER.

11) posting comments nd reading nairaland

wow! never knew

5. Contrary to common sense, drinking alcohol has been shown to increase life span. This may be because alcohol can serve to help strengthen social networks, which are important for maintaining mental and physical health. (source)

I like this.
Though am not an alcoholic, but each time l take little bit or much of it n days later l see one or two symptoms(headache etc)my thought is
"it has sth 2 do with the alcohol i took days ago or ystd". Tell me am wrong so l can keep drinking.
l love taking it ones or twice weekly.

i must be immortal then??

@ mod speak for ursef

Lemme quickly run and tell my granny
and btw, what is with this 'source source' thingy? dnt u knw that when u copy an article from it's original site, u gatta edit it b4 pasting it in anoda site? u cant just copy and paste like an hausa dude!

Happy Birthday to me. Na today make am 2yrs wey i don dey nairaland. Mehn, i don turn grandpa for dis site. Abeg, make una begin send me my birthday gift.

...interesting.

2. Long-term smokers live, on average, 14 years less than non-smokers.(source)


I still don't understand these...
By the way, all these are rubbish...
John 10vs10b....I have come that you have life and life in abundance.


Anything out of this is RUBBISH!
Lies from pity of hell,from devil himself to spoil people's mind into immorality

True for only those who believe it!!
Only God and myself can determine my lifespan.

OP are you really wale folarin? Asin the american rapper?

homesteady: OP are you really wale folarin? Asin the american rapper?

Duh!

Cool

The importance of exercise and water can't be overemphasised unfortunately they aint among.

Myth....

And House of Reps member died after sex.

smh