Adopt eight lifestyle changes to add 20 years to your life, researchers say

A woman relaxes at home. When combined, the lifestyle factors could have a substantial impact on life expectancy, researchers said. Photograph: PeopleImages/Getty Images

Adopting eight lifestyle changes, such as eating well and getting a good night’s sleep, could add more than 20 years to your life, research suggests.

The study found that people were likely to live longer when they made only minor changes, even if they delayed embracing the healthier habits until middle age.