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Have a hobby - Having a hobby reduces stress levels and creates a sense of accomplishment, which may give you up to two years of life.

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Use floss - Removing harmful bacteria that can cause inflammations may reduce the risk of heart problems.

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Go on holiday - Not having a good time can actually make you eight times more prone to suffering from heart problems.

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Get some sleep - Not sleeping properly makes it harder for the body's cells to regenerate, which speeds up aging. Try to have at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night.

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Have sex - Having an active sex life can give you an extra three to five years of life. During sex, the body releases stress as well as 'good hormones,' such as oxytocin (also referred to as the 'love hormone').

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Do yoga - Practicing yoga brings many health benefits such as improving posture and resistance, as well as contributing to your mental well-being.

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Drink tea - The traditional Chinese tea Puerh helps fight colds and illnesses that take advantage of a more fragile immune system. Add some lemon and honey for an extra boost of immunity!

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Play Tetris - It may seem weird, but playing 30 minutes of Tetris (or any other logically-complex game) helps stimulate the brain.

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Use wet wipes - Wet wipes aren't only useful to clean your hands and prevent diseases, they also leave you smelling nice and fresh!

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Relax - Don't rush your way through life, especially when you're doing a task or even eating. Manage your time properly so you're not as stressed out.

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Don't eat until you're stuffed - The 'Hara hachi bu' is an ancient teaching by Chinese philosopher Confucius, and it means that you should eat until you're about 80% full so as to help with the digestion process.

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Surround yourself with good friends - The feeling of belonging and support you get from a good group of friends provides safety, which contributes to a high life expectancy.

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Be in contact with nature - Being at one with nature helps recharge our batteries and give us more energy for what's coming ahead.

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Stay active - Even after you're retired, engage in some activity that you like so that you keep your body and mind active.

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Smile - People who live longer have two things in common: positivity and high emotional expressiveness.

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Stay in shape - A sedentary lifestyle is responsible for all sorts of health problems, such as high blood pressure and obesity.

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Be thankful - Take a moment of your day to appreciate your life and be thankful for all the good things you have so that you remove all the negative emotions that may be disturbing you.

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Live for the moment - Practice a state of mindfulness in which you're aware of everything around you and you try not to worry about the past or stress about the future. Life is happening now!

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Practice resilience - Persevering people know how to focus on their goals and fight for them no matter what. You should learn how to adapt to circumstances without ever forgetting the things you really care about.

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Don't stress - Learn how to relax and reduce the levels of anxiety in your life, even if that means cutting off toxic people or situations that don't make you happy.

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Eat your veggies - A diet rich in vegetables provides vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients that are essential when battling certain health problems.

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Hang out with your family - A happy family increases each member's chance to live longer, so try to spend as much quality time with your relatives as you can.

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Be sociable - Talk to your neighbors, chat with strangers or take part in group activities - human interaction increases life expectancy!

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Drink less - Drink alcohol moderately, as people who drink occasionally live longer than those who quit alcohol.

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Set goals - Make sure there's a reason why you wake up every morning and go after your goals.

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Balanced diet - There are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients that can improve life expectancy. You should also eat a little less and slower and avoid processed foods.

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Medicine - Take your meds correctly and only when prescribed by a doctor. Don't self-medicate!

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Say no to cigarettes and drugs - There's no leeway when it comes to tobacco and drug consumption. Each time you say no to those substances, you're adding time to your life.

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Be happy! - And most importantly: be happy! Happiness depends on ourselves, so avoid doing things that make you unhappy and try to see the beauty in life every day.

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