According to a scientific study cited in Live to be 100 (And Love It!) in the March 2005 issue of Canadian Living, living longer greatly depends on your genetic makeup: "If your relatives lived well into their 90s and beyond you're likely to live that long, too." But don't depend on genetics alone to ensure you make it to a ripe old age.
Your lifestyle choices also play an important role in lengthening your lifespan. We've compiled a collection of articles to help you make wise choices and lead a more balanced, healthy and long life!
1. Practise preventative medicine
Taking brain health to heart
Find out how a heart-healthy lifestyle may prevent brain disorders.
Small miracle
The new birth control pill could be the silver bullet in your health-care arsenal.
12 ways to prevent breast cancer
You can significantly reduce your risk.
Listen to your body talk
Find out about 10 warning signs you shouldn't ignore. It could save your life.
10 best-bet supplements
What's healthy, what's hype? Our guide will make sense of the supplements you stock in your cabinet.
Evade the silent killer
Learn how to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease.
Also, visit Homemakers.com for 5 tests that could save your life and more great prevention articles.
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