For example, did you know that working in aroom with a great view may help you live longer? or that women generally live longer than men? Starting from an average life span of 70, read thrugh the following factrs and adds the recommended number of years if that factors applies t you....
- Having Faith + 7 years
More than 1000 studies have proved a link between faith and longevity. Scientists at the university of Iowa in the USA found those who attended religious services at least nce a week were 35 per cent more likely to live longer than who never attended church or other faith based event..
2. Being female +10 years
Wmen outlive men in nearly all countries, usually by about 10 per cent of the average life span. Aside from environmental and genetic reasons, the male hormone testosterone has been asociated with aggressive and cmpetitive behaviour, leading to an increased chance an early death due to violence, accidents and risk taking.
At high levels, testosterone can lower "good" chlesterol levels that help to prtect against heart disease
