Longevity Hacks for Busy People

The fundamentals of healthy aging are no big secret: Regular exercise, eating well, quality sleep and a robust social life can all help you live better for longer. But doing these things takes time — and when there’s only so much time in the day, it’s hard to know where to start.

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You can quickly boost your mental and physical well-being with an “active noticing” exercise each day, said Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology at Harvard University who has written several books on mindfulness. Remaining in the moment is a way to stay mindful: Take a few minutes to notice three new things about a friend or co-worker, or walk outside and observe something new about your environment, she said.

“When you’re more mindful, you find and look for multiple solutions to problems, and you’re less frustrated,” Dr. Langer said. “Rather than trying to add more years to your life, it would be best to add more life to your years,” she added.

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