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

People could live longer if they make changes such as managing stress and avoiding cigarettes, study finds

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.

Eat well.

Avoid cigarettes.

Get a good night's sleep.

Be physically active.

Manage stress.

Avoid binge drinking.

Be free from opioid addiction.

Have positive social relationships.