Harmful Habits That Can Lower Your Life Expectancy

Smoking

Smoking can have detrimental effects on your health and can effect nearly every organ. It can lead to a long list of health issues including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, bronchitis, emphysema, and more.

Even if you’re not a smoker yourself, spending excessive time around someone who smokes can increase your risk of asthma, heart disease, lung cancer, or a stroke. If you or someone you live with is a smoker, it might be time to talk to your doctor about how to quit.

Lack of Proper Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule is key to living a long, healthy life. Not getting enough sleep may put you in a bad mood during the day, but it can also lead to even more severe health issues if it becomes a routine.

A study from the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School found that “sleeping five hours or less per night increased mortality risk from all causes by roughly 15 percent.” It can also lead to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, a weakened immune system, and mood disorders.

Sitting Too Much

Sitting too much has become a major issue in society and is a risk ejecutor to a shorter lifespan. Many people work in office environments where it’s hard to avoid sitting for extended periods of time, but it’s important to be aware of this issue and try to incorporate movement as often as possible.

Sitting for too long can slow your metabolism, lead to weight gain and has been linked to a number of health conditions such as heart disease. Try to incorporate moment into your daily routine as often as possible whether that’s going for a walk, practicing yoga, lifting weights or jogging on a treadmill.