The six lifestyle factors are:

A healthy balanced diet

When you eat healthily and make sure your body is getting the right nutrition. A healthy and balanced diet will prevent you from becoming overweight and putting you at risk of getting any one of the above lifestyle diseases.

Drinking lots of water

We should be drinking eight glasses of pure water a day in order to keep hydrated and maintain good health. (Juices, cool drinks and other beverages do not count as water.) Water aids healthy digestion, it keeps our cells hydrated and functioning properly, and it flushes toxins out of our bodies.

Plenty of sleep

A full night’s sleep is vital as it gives your body some time to regenerate and recharge.You should be getting no less than seven hours of sleep per night. Consistent lack of sleep can have quite a serious effect on your physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Exercising regularly

All it takes is about 20 to 30 minutes of regular exercise on a daily basis to keep us fit and healthy. A big plus to doing regular exercise is it improves your mental health, reduces stress, helps you sleep better and improves your mood.

Reducing alcohol Consumption

If you are consuming about one drink a day – you have nothing to worry about. However, drinking more than this can lead to health issues, such as a higher risk of heart disease, some cancers , high blood pressure and stroke.

Not smoking

If you want to increase your lifespan and decrease your risk of getting serious illnesses, you should never start smoking and, if you are a smoker, you should quit now. Tobacco can cause coronary artery disease, peptic ulcer disease, esophageal reflux, hypertension, fetal illnesses, delayed wound healing, and cancers, and can significantly shorten your lifespan.