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Take the Quiz that will help you live a longer...and happier life

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LIFE IS SHORT, but you can STRETCH IT.
That's because 75% of life-expectancy is determined by lifestyle factors, not the biological aging process.
So...how can you know what to do, or stop doing, to have a longer, better life? 
Take THE LIFE-STRETCHER QUIZ!
Let's get started!



Begin with a score of 79 years,  the average life-expectancy,  then ADD or SUBTRACT years as you read each statement and respond YES or NO.
                                                                                                                                         YES       NO

I get annual exams that monitor my inherited health risks.

Every 24-hour day, I get 7-8 hours of restful sleep.

I provide weekly volunteer service to people in need.   

I am in a long-term relationship of trust and mutual respect.

I incorporate at least 1 mile of walking into my daily routine.

My daily diet includes fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains.

I live with, work with, or have friends who smoke.

I own and provide for the daily care of a pet dog or cat.

I am a spiritual person, and I regularly practice my faith.

I use stress management (such as yoga, meditate, hobby, sauna).

I consume most of my daily meals in less than 30 minutes.

My sense of humor and perspective help me laugh at mistakes.

YOUR TOTAL SCORE is an estimate of life-expectancy. 
+ 0

+ 2

+ 2

+ 5

+ 2

+ 2

- 2

+ 2

+ 2

+ 0

-  1

+ 1
- 3

- 1

- 1

- 0

- 4

- 3

- 0

- 0

- 0

- 3

- 0

- 3
Stretch your life-expectancy by incorporating healthy lifestyle habits into your daily routine in consultation with your professional health provider.
  The Life-Stretcher Quiz is created by Dr. David J. Demko, gerontologist and publisher of ZOOMER magazine.
Data used in the quiz is based on health research findings reported in peer-reviewed scientific journals & government-sponsored research projects.
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