1. If you’re over 40, obesity can shorten your life expectancy by 6 – 7 years.
True or false?
2. Which of the following are likely to help you live longer?
2.1 A positive, optimistic approach to life
2.2 Eating 5 a day (fruit and vegetables)
2.3 Regular exercise
2.4 7 – 8 hours of sleep per night
2.5 Flu vaccinations
3. After an initial diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, normal life expectancy is another 5 – 7 years
True or false?
4. Which of the following are likely to shorten your life?
4.1 Smoking
4.2 Heavy alcohol consumption
4.3 Long periods unprotected in the sun
4.4 Eating a lot of fried food, fatty food, salty food and processed meat (like bacon and sausages)
4.5 Being overweight
5. Snorers are at a higher risk of heart attack and stroke
True or false?
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Published 10/06/2012, Review date May 2014