If you’re asking about factors associated with reaching age 60 in good health and living longer, research generally points to a combination of lifestyle, medical, social, and environmental factors rather than one single “longevity” habit.
Major factors
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Not smoking: Smoking is one of the strongest modifiable predictors of premature death. Quitting at any age improves health and longevity.
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Regular physical activity: A combination of aerobic activity, strength training, and maintaining balance/mobility is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, disability, and premature death.
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Healthy body composition: Avoiding both substantial obesity and unintentional weight loss or frailty is important. Muscle mass and physical function become increasingly important with age.
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Healthy diet: Diets emphasizing vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, fish and other minimally processed foods, while limiting excess salt, added sugars and highly processed foods, are associated with better long-term health.
