1. Exercise
Like it or not, the key to healthy living is exercise. The experts may say “Try to fit in, around 150 minutes of aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week”….
Easy for experts to say. ‘Not so easy in the real world.
Start with steps. Use the bottom step of your stairs at home or a low, sturdy stool. Gradually increase your routine to walking upstairs. Later, if you’re up to it, you can start walking briskly upstairs and down. Choose enjoyable activities such as walking, swimming, or cycling. If you have a dog then take the dog for a walk every morning.

2. Eat A Healthy Diet

What you eat plays such an important part in a healthy lifestyle. It is well known that certain countries have benefitted with increased longevity due to their particular diets.
The Mediterranean diet is probably responsible for the Italians having an average lifespan of nearly 83 years while the Japanese with their high fish diet enjoy an average life expectancy of 84.5 years. Prioritize foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Use your plate like a pie graph, fill half your plate with veggies, a quarter with protein, and a quarter with carbohydrates.

3. Drink Plenty Of Fluids
Drink water consistently throughout the day. Aim for 8 glasses (about 70 ounces or 2 liters). In warm weather, carry a water bottle with you. Remember, many, if not most, carbonated drinks contain unhealthy amounts of sugar. Avoid them.

4. Sleep is so important.
Sleep is the time your body goes into self-repair mode. A healthy 8 hours of sleep each night, give or take an hour, should be your goal. Try to stick to a sleep schedule. Create a calming bedtime routine. Don’t get upset if you cannot sleep sometimes, read a book or magazine. Rest is what your body requires.

5. Learn How To Handle Stress
Practice stress-relieving activities like meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga. Dedicate some time for your hobbies and activities that make you happy. Seek support, from a therapist if stress starts feeling overwhelming.

6. The Food You Eat
There is little doubt that, at this present time, processed foods contain too much added, preservatives, nutrients, flavors, salts, sugars, or fats., so the partial answer must be to cut down on processed foods. Nobody is saying do not eat processed food, just to reduce the reliance on it. Eat more natural foods. Fruit, vegetables, fresh or unprocessed meats.