How Did Queen Elizabeth Live For 96 Years?

Here are a few things we can learn about longevity from her.

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Headlines for a healthier you Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director What Queen Elizabeth II Can Teach Us About Longevity Long lived the Queen.   Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96. Britain's longest-reigning monarch lived a remarkably long life—over 30 years longer than other women also born in 1926 in the United Kingdom.   Even for those born today, the average life expectancy for women isn't much higher than 80 years, both in the U.K. and the U.S. Beyond lifestyle habits, research points to three factors that likely aided the Queen's longevity: genetics, close relationships, and of course—wealth. Know More Researchers have identified variations on two genes, COA1 and STK17A, which may make some people more efficient at repairing DNA than others. The result? A longer lifespan. Feel Better Healthy aging is not totally out of your hands. Getting enough sleep will reduce your risk of heart disease; quitting smoking will lower your odds of lung cancer; staying active will bolster cognitive functioning. READ MORE Crunching the Numbers What Else Should You Know Black Tea May Help You Live Longer It's no surprise that a study out of the U.K. suggests drinking tea is associated with a lower risk of death. Researchers found that drinking at least two cups of black tea per day was associated with a 9%-13% lower risk of death from all causes, compared to not drinking tea at all. The reason why is unclear, but may involve inflammation-fighting flavonoids and polyphenols found in tea. READ NOW Why Do Men Get Cancer More Than Women? Men are at higher risk of most types of cancer, even when lifestyle factors and behavioral choices like smoking and alcohol use are accounted for. A new long-term observational study suggests sex-related biological mechanisms (like having one less X chromosome) may play a role in cancer risk, as can immunologic and body size differences. READ NOW In Other News What Will Happen to Queen Elizabeth's Corgis? CNN FDA Gets Reports of Cancer Linked to Breast Implants. NBC News More From Verywell Are Pumpkin Spice Lattes Actually Good For You? READ MORE What to Expect During a Prostate Exam READ MORE If You're Over 65, Consider a High-Dose Flu Vaccine READ MORE Unsubscribe This email was sent to naranjas91.health1@blogger.com  |  Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 ©2022. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service