"Having certain traits or even tweaking your behavior to fake these traits could add years to your life." Patrick Hill, PhD
Here are the three characteristics, cited by Dr. Hill:
1. Elderly people who are the most optimistic and easygoing live the longest. One way to practice this characteristic is to write down daily at least one thing for which you are grateful.
2. Having strong social relationships can raise survival odds by 50% (Brigham Young University study). If you are not naturally outgoing, join a book club or get together with a couple friends for lunch.
3. Be on time. Conscientiousness -- which means being detail oriented and responsible -- is consistently associated with longevity. One way to increase your conscientiousness is by making and completing to-do lists.
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