Getting To The Crunch: Seven Simple Steps To A Longer Life

We've been looking for that magic potion that guarantees a longer life for some time now... and we think we may have found it.

Not the potion, exactly, but seven golden rules to a longer life.

The seven simple steps to a healthy lifestyle have been unearthed by experts and claim to help cut your risk of cancer by half and reduce your chances of heart disease.

Today, in association Special K Cracker Crisps, we're getting to the crunch on the seven simple rules to a longer, healthier lifestyle.

The secret to a long and healthy life can be achieved by following seven steps:

1. Being physically active

2. Maintaining a healthy diet

3. Sticking to a healthy weight

4. Maintaining good cholesterol levels

5. Keeping blood pressure down

6. Regulating blood sugar levels

7. Not smoking

The study was conducted by the American Heart Association and claims that adhering to at least six of the rules could dramatically reduce your risk of cancer, as much as 51 per cent.

Following four of the rules lead to a 33 per cent risk reduction, while one or two would cut your chances by 21 per cent.

 

Getting To The Crunch is brought to you in association with Special K Cracker Crisps. 

Special K Cracker Crisps come in 3 flavours - Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar, Sour Cream and Onion and Sweet Chilli. Delivering 21 crisps for less than 95 calories, you can enjoy all of the taste with none of the worry! Crisps that love you back...