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10 NUMBERS THAT COULD HELP YOU LIVE LONGER

From grams of salt to blood pressure, these crucial digits may just extend your life, hit these winning numbers and you’ll live a healthier life.

TIP –TOP 2

Keep your ticker in tip-top condition by eating fish or seafood twice a week. And make sure you include one portion of oily fish , too. While all fish are good sources of vitamins and minerals, oily fish, such as salmon and sardines, are rich in long –chain omega- 3, which helps maintain heart health.

FAB 5

The total amount of cholesterol in our blood should be equal to or less than 5mmol/L, say Dr Dane Vishnubula, chief medical officer. “More specifically, your LDL (low –density lipoprotein) greater than 1mmol/Land HDL (high density lipoprotein)greater than 1mmol/L” LDL carries cholesterol around the body and deposits it as fat, while HDL, which brings it back to the liver, is seen as protective .

SENSIBLE 6

To reduce the risk  of high blood pressure , six grams is the maximum amount of salt you should eat each day, says Emma Dane, nutritionist. Avoid foods with more than 1.5 g salt.(0.6g sodium)per 100 g.

COMMON SENSE 10

The perfect bedtime is 10 pm, says  Dr Jason Ellis, director of the sleep centre . The old wives tale , ‘An hour before midnight is worth two after, contains some truth. Earlier kip contains more slow wave sleep, which is good for repairing and building up your body’s defences .