9 healthy habits that add years to your life
Some of these lifestyle tweaks could add more than a decade to your life expectancy.
Jan, 2026
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Go online and you can find hundreds of tips and tricks all claiming to be the secret to the fountain of youth. But the real keys to living longer aren’t that mysterious, and most can be added to your everyday routine. These healthy behaviors can also help lower your RealAge—the age your body thinks it is compared to your chronological age.
With that in mind, here are nine habits to try adopting—all proven to help boost longevity.
Written byTaylor Dahl.
Medically reviewed byAmy Gonzales, MD.
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