50 ways to live longer

Stay-young strategies

We all hate the idea of growing old, with all the health problems the process can bring. So read on to discover the simple diet, exercise and lifestyle secrets that can help you rewrite the age on your birth certificate.

Take up yoga It's been shown to lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve flexibility and relieve stress.

Stop smoking One out of every two long-term smokers will be killed by their habit. Need we say more?

Control your stress A little is fine, but long term it may increase the risk of blood pressure and lead to premature ageing of the immune system.

Don't overdo the wine Wine drinkers live longer because wine contains antioxidants that protect against heart disease, but too much increases the risk of oral cancers and can cause liver and kidney damage.