3 Habits That Secretly Cut Short Your Lifespan

Avoid these habits that contribute to early death.

Victor Mong
6 min readAug 9, 2024
Photo by Steve Ding on Unsplash

Everybody wants to live a long life, but why do some people don’t and others live longer?

Most people think it’s because of their genes—some people inherit genes that help them avoid certain diseases and live longer.

The environment you live in and the healthcare you get also play a big part in how healthy you are and how long you live.

But you can’t control your genes, and if you’re born in a country where life expectancy is low, you may not have access to the best healthcare.

However, there’s another important factor that many people overlook—your habits and lifestyle

Unhealthy habits can seriously shorten your life, often by 5 years or even more.

Here are some risky habits that scientists say are the biggest culprits.

Excessive Sitting Can Take About 2 Years Away From You

Many people don’t realize just how dangerous sitting for long hours can be to health.

Science defines “excessive sitting” as sitting for more than 8-10 hours a day.

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Victor Mong

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