Stress

Stress : Although there is some debate as to whether at actually increases one's risk of cardiovascular disease, the adrenalin released in stressful situations has been shown to cause hair loss in men and might contribute to the release of chemicals which actually attack healthy tissues.

Vitamins

Vitamins : There is no hard evidence that they make you live longer. Dr.Peter Ghosh takes Vitamin E to reduce the free-radicals in his system. Professor Tony Broe says that Vitamin A and B6 can be quite toxic in large does but there might be something in the Vitamins E theory.

Alcohol

Alcohol : Drinkers took delight in an American study a few years ago that showed some alcohol every day is better than no alcohol but it is thought that even low consumption of alcohol can raise blood pressure. Excess drinking has been associated with increased risk of high blood presure, cirrhosis of the liver and various types of cancer.

Smoking

Smoking : Reduces lung capacity, increases risk of various cancers and of cardiovascular disease.

Exercise

Exercise: Vigorous walking and somes stretching is recommended if you want to compensate for the creeping rust in the joints. If jogging, make sure you wear the right running shoes and you run on soft surfaces, therwise you might accelerate the break-down of your articular cartilage. it appears that regular exercise reduces blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Fit people are in the lower risk categories but it can be argued that they are also the ones who do not smoke and have a balanced diet.

How to live longer

Diet : High-fat, high-protein, lowfiber diets have long been connected with heart disease and hypertension and are believe to be responsible for around 30% of cancers. Cell activity can be upset with the wrong balance of nutrients too much fat, alcohol, protein and salt. Aseven-year study just released shows that the incidence of rectal cancer in the West is one of the highest in the world. A major contributing factor is thought to be the love of red meat, fat and beer, So restrict the aforementioned, eat your green vegetables and cut your salt and sugar intake.