Researchers identify eight habits that could see people live 20 years longer

The study found that low physical activity, opioid use, and smoking had the biggest impact on lifespan, and were associated with around a 30-45% higher risk of death
Researchers identify eight habits that could see people live 20 years longer

The research that looked at lifestyle habits used data from medical records and questionnaires collected between 2011-2019 from 719,147 people enrolled in the Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program. File Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Researchers have identified eight habits that could see people live more than 20 years longer.

The study found that low physical activity, opioid use, and smoking had the biggest impact on lifespan, and were associated with around a 30-45% higher risk of death.

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