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Here are 10 Healthy Habits that can help you live longer.

• Exercise - We've all heard numerous reasons about why exercise is good for us. Health experts encourage people to get moving. Even if it is just a short walk, taking the stairs, parking further away from the store - just do it!
• Get Plenty of Sleep - There is no set number, but most experts agree that failing to get at least seven hours of sleep or only sleeping at odd hours appears to heighten the risk of major illnesses including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
  
• Brush and Floss regularly - We all know that brushing our teeth is important. It keeps us from gum disease, which can cause greater health problems. Flossing is just as important in the fight against gum disease. If your mouth is healthy, then you have a better chance at overall health.
• Eat a Healthy Breakfast - A healthy breakfast will help you feel better in the morning. Studies show that a good breakfast improves mental and physical well-being.
• Connect With Friends - Creating and maintaining relationships is good for your mental and physical health. Group activities can help keep the mind active and maintain desirable levels of serotonin -- the brain chemical associated with mood. Lack of social interaction will [decrease] serotonin levels.
• Protect Your Skin - Taking care of your skin is easy and can help you live longer and look younger. Recent studies show an increase in skin cancer. You can protect yourself by wearing sunscreen everyday, avoiding the sun during peak times and wearing sunglasses. Find more helpful hints at The Skin Cancer Foundation's website.
• Drink More Water - Our body is composed mostly of water. It only makes sense that we should drink as much water as we can to flush out the toxins.
• Snack on Healthy Foods - Snacking on fruits and vegetables are an easy way to incorporate them into your diet. They help reduce the risk of some cancers, improve memory, improve your immune system and have many other positive benefits to your health.
• Incorporate Fish Oils, Nuts & Omega 3's Into Your Diet - Nuts contain a variety of heart-healthy substances, including unsaturated fats, which lower "bad" cholesterol levels, L-arginine, which can make artery walls more flexible, and vitamin E, which may help stop plaque development in arteries. Best of all, nuts are chock full of omega 3 fatty acids, which prevent heart arrhythmia and lower cholesterol.
• Find a Purpose - Setting goals and achieving them help keep you active and mentally strong. You'll be learning and wake up with a reason to stay healthy and happy.