They look good on paper. But if you care about longevity, here is what to do instead.
She did everything right: kale smoothies at sunrise, 10,000 steps, supplements lined up like soldiers.
The autopsy told a different story.
I have seen versions of her life again and again in my clinic.
People who arrive convinced they have built the perfect shield against disease, only to discover that some of their “healthy” choices were quietly working against them.
As a cancer doctor, I am trained to spot patterns the average eye misses.
Over the years, I have noticed that the people who live the longest, healthiest lives often do not follow every wellness trend.
They are not obsessing over macros or buying every supplement at the health store.
Instead, they focus on what actually matters and avoid a few traps that quietly shave years off life expectancy.
These are the seven habits I see most often and the research-backed swaps that can add years, not take them away.