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Please provide some do's and don'ts on living a long life.

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Ignore: Quit smoking and everything else in moderation except a sense of humor- keep this at a high level.

Answered 3/21/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Reduce your stress level as much as possible to have a long life.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Don't overdo in drinking or eating too much. Everything in moderation.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Avoid stress. Eat healthy. Exercise regularly. Do cancer screenings as recommended by your doctor.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Choose: Choose a career that you love and which gives your life meaning.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Laugh often, dream strong, work hard.

Answered 5/25/2014

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Dr. William Williams answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Ignore: Keeping your teeth all of your life and keeping them and our gums healthy will enhance your lifespan.

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Ignore: Do get good sleep. Don't eat too much sugar. Do get plenty of exercise.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Do:: Do: eat , sleep, laugh, love Don't: smoke, lie, hurt others.

Answered 5/31/2014

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Do:: Do: eat well, sleep, help others Don't: smoke.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Do:: Expand your network of people and pets. Don't isolate yourself.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

To: To increase longevity, do high intensity interval training cardio exercises six days/week for 25 min.

Answered 6/8/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Eat breakfast, don't smoke, exercise, reduce salt, reduce sugar, sleep well, limit alcohol.

Answered 6/9/2014

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Ignore: Keep active throughout your life; the life you live will be healthier and longer!

Answered 6/13/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do eat healthy.Do exercise regularly.Don't smoke ever or drink in excess.Do get preventative tests.

Answered 6/20/2014

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ask: Ask your doctor what screening tests you need and be sure to get them done at the appropriate times!

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Exercise: Exercise regularly, after finding out from your doctor what exercise is safe for you!

Answered 7/21/2014

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The: The FEWER medicines in life, the BETTER! Regularly revisit your list of meds with your PCP.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Ignore: For longevity eat lots of veggies&fruit,avoid sugar/fried foods,don't smoke!Exercise,relax&be happy!

Answered 7/26/2014

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Dr. Elliot Dinetz answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Ignore: Avoid 3 major factors: tobacco, illicit substances, and a diet high in preservatives and processed.

Answered 11/20/2017

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