5 key habits for longer healthspans | Dr. Tom Perls | TEDxBoston

Key Habits

  • Mediterranean diet
  • Two and a half hours a week of exercise
  • Avoiding obesity
  • Not smoking
  • Moderate alcohol use

Factors Contributing to Longevity

  • Genetic protective signatures
  • Social activity and maintaining a sense of purpose
  • Having children at an older age
  • Living in certain regions with higher average life expectancies

Disparities in Life Expectancy

  • Socioeconomic inequality
  • Systemic racism
  • Access to healthcare
  • Diet and stress levels

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