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    Fit Tip: Live healthy, live longer

    “Lead a healthy life and you will live longer”

    How do I do that? How much longer will I live?

    A study a few years ago followed more than 20,000 men and women (ages 45 to 79) for more than a decade. Researchers were able to identify four habits associated with longer life. They weren’t quick fixes, just simple everyday decisions. These small actions can add up to a longer life:

    1. Keep physically active – either at work or on your leisure time (Hint: Get Your 150 each week!)

    2. Eat five servings of fruit and vegetables daily

    3. Drink in moderation 

    4. Don’t smoke

    Adopt these four habits and you could add 14 years to your life!

    For tips and tricks on ways you can stay active in the office and at home visit gogaelsgo.com/150.