Long Happy Life-Part 1 of 4: USA, We're NOT #1

USA! USA!....We're not number one....

So the average life expectancy in the USA is around 77.

But we are not on the number one spot....

WHO IS? ANDORRA!

...WHO?

Andorra has a life expectancy of 83.5

...Read on to hear a few reasons why LOCATION may attribute your life expectancy...

A few things that contribute to life expectancy are: education, environmental factors--natural disasters, quality of life, and of course---LIFESTYLE...

Andorra is said to be:

" Andorra is smart, small and wealthy. Its people have access to good water, sanitation and health care. But there is at least one other factor that affects the life expectancy of Andorrans: They don't have to worry as much about being killed in an act of god -- their only natural hazards are avalanches."

Lets keep things in perspective--if you have access to good health care, and have the education which allows you to know how to live HEALTHFULLY...you should be in a good state--no matter where you live. Of course genetics is also a big part of this puzzle.

ONE IMPORTANT NOTE: LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle is VERY important to living a long happy life. The tips and tricks are nothing revolutionary, but very important none the less...:

*eat a diet rich in whole grains, veggies, fruits, healthy oils, lean complete proteins and fiber.

*get exercise.

*chill out....stop stressing and start relaxing. Our society is addicted to high intensity situations--try chilling out A LOT.

*SLEEP. You really need to get at least 8 hours each night to be a healthy balanced person.

*breath clean air and drink clean water. Make sure you get some fresh air--and the water you drink is rich in minerals and electrolytes--and not anything dangerous like pollutants.

*Do what makes you happy: Keep your zest for life by choosing a job and lifestyle that MAKES YOU HAPPY. Money is never a substitute for health and happiness...so if you are stuck in a job rut--re-evaluate!

*Keep your loved ones near: Have someone you love near by... a spouse, kids, a pet, parents, friends...people in your life should be about QUALITY NOT QUANTITY.

....Just breath and listen to your body and spirit--it will usually let you know what it needs to live a long life...if you only take the moment to listen...