Focusing on eight simple lifestyle habits can boost life expectancy by more than ten years, a major study of Britons has revealed. And even achieving a moderate score from 'everyday tweaks' is enough to help you live nearly eight years longer than those who perform poorly, it found. People with moderate scores, if between 50 and 80 on the scale, were projected to live 7.64 years longer than those with scores below 50. Focusing on Life's Essential 8 is 'a clear pathway for individuals to improve their health and potentially delay ageing', the researchers reported. 'Maintaining good cardiovascular health doesn't just prevent disease, it also slows progression of any established disease, cuts early mortality risk and can add many healthy years to life.

Source: Daily Mail February 17, 2026 11:50 UTC