Secrets to a longer life

Three times a week for five months - make this your running regiment and you'll live longer. A new study shows this to be the case in mice at least.(From The Goat)

The researchers said that giving mice a diet pill and reducing their caloric intake didn't have the same results. Although, they did not say which mice had an easier time finding a date. A follow up project must be in the works.

Another study shows that living at higher altitudes increases one's lifespan. A man's life can be lengthened between 1.2 and 3.6 years. Except for those suffering from chronic pulmonary disease, living above 4,000 ft. is detrimental to their health. (From The Outside Blog)

Of the top 20 counties in the U.S. to live a long life, the study says 16 of them were located in Colorado or Utah (11 for men and 5 for women).

Less oxygen in the air changes the way the heart functions, while possibly developing alternative blood vessels. Both of which mean a less likelihood of problems from heart disease. Also, living closer to the sun may help the body synthesize vitamin D.

Even better news is that the EPA says that amendments to the Clean Air Act of 1990 have saved 160,000 from premature death.

The study also says that reductions in fine particle and ozone pollution have prevented 130,000 heart attacks, 13 million lost works days, and 1.7 million asthma attacks.

Wow! Those are some effective amendments!

The secret to a longer life revealed: cleaner air, less oxygen, more sunlight, and a whole lot of endurance exercise. So climb a mountain and run the ridge line.