5 Habits to Living, a Longer, Healthier Life. Lifehack recently offered readers a list of habits to increase longevity and live longer, healthier lives. , Here are 5 things they recommend:. 1. Don't skip a good night's sleep, Poor sleep increases people's risk of obesity, heart disease, accidents and dementia. . Lifehack recommends going to sleep when you are tired and waking up without an alarm to determine roughly how much sleep you need. . 2. Don't forget your fiber, Fiber is linked to a reduced risk of bowel cancer and plays an important role in cardiovascular health. . Lifehack suggests incorporating 30 grams of fiber into your diet daily. . 3. Develop a healthy diet, Incorporating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fermented foods and omega-3 into your diet can reduce your risk of chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia. . 3. Develop a healthy diet, Incorporating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fermented foods and omega-3 into your diet can reduce your risk of chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia. . 3. Develop a healthy diet, Incorporating whole grains, vegetables, fruits, fermented foods and omega-3 into your diet can reduce your risk of chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia. . 4. Stay physically active, According to Lifehack, physically active people have a 30 to 35% lower risk of dying from any cause. . Regular exercise can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. . 5. Minimize stress. , Chronic stress, which reportedly affects 25% of the population, is associated with weight gain and chronic inflammation. . Chronic stress has also been associated with an increased rate of cancer and neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression.