50 ways to live longer

Floss your teeth There are now well-established links between gum disease, heart disease and stroke.

Watch your weight Being overweight can take years off your life. Obesity is linked to 30,000 deaths a year; some health experts now put the risks on a par with smoking.

Get a pet Pet ownership has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce stress and boost survival after a life-threatening illness.

Don't barbecue Cooking meat at high temperatures creates chemicals that can increase cancer risk - barbecuing has been linked with stomach, pancreatic, colon and breast cancer.

Tend your garden Research shows that just walking through a beautiful garden reduces stress levels. Gardening also burns calories and helps to keep your body fit and your mind alert.

Avoid sunbeds It's estimated that your risk of cancer rises by as much as 20% for every decade of sunbed use before your mid-50s.