So, sometimes I slip away from automation and talk about living. I just ran across these thoughts from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits. This should just reinforce what you already know. Go to his site for the full descriptions.
He researched top causes of death then created a spreadsheet for controllable risk factors (some things just can’t be controlled, of course). Hardly surprising, here’s the list:
It’s interesting, though, how all of the major diseases are caused by the same things: smoking, diet, exercise, alcohol and stress.
The 8 Habits of Healthy Living
1. Stop smoking.
2. Lose weight (if you’re overweight).
3. Exercise.
4. Drink only in moderation.
5. Cut out red & processed meats.
6. Eat fruits & veggies.
7. Reduce salt, and saturated/trans fats.
8. Reduce stress.