All of us are looking for the elixir of life and want to live a few years more. The fascination that mankind has for a longer life is evident from medical formulations and various diets that it has been trying in order to succeed.  Here are a few secrets that scientists have unearthed to make man live longer.

• Live it up- When scientists declared that living it up can make you live a few years more, they meant it literally.  As per studies conducted in Switzerland, it was found that those living at high altitudes were at 22 % less risk of succumbing to coronary heart disease than compared to people who live at sea level. If you cannot do that, you can opt for a healthier diet that contains vitamin D. This vitamin is found in seafood (salmon, tuna and mackerel). One can also opt for vitamin D supplements to decrease the chances of coronary heart disease.
• Have long lasting relationships- Studies have shown that people, who are in strong bonds that have stood the tests of time and last over time, live longer. Studies have shown that such people live 3.7 years more than the average U.S life expectancy. In order to get there, ensure that you share a stronger bond that lasts long. Value the people around you and appreciate what they can do for you. Smile more and love with an open heart and in turn you might not just live long but also die a happier soul.
• Brush twice a day- Studies have shown that people who brush twice a day, visit the visit doctors less often than people who brush just once a day.  This is because brushing and flossing of teeth removes bacteria which ensure that you have a strong immunity.
• Breathe clean air- People who breathe in the polluted air live a shorter span of time than people who live in the country side and breathe clean air.

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