5-Minute Habits That Can Add Years to Your Life
In this concise YouTube monologue, neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter presents findings from a recent Lancet study that examined large cohorts in Norway, Sweden, and the United States. The study linked modest daily adjustments—adding roughly five extra minutes of sleep each night, about two minutes of moderate‑to‑vigorous activity such as brisk walking or stair climbing, and incorporating half a serving of vegetables into the diet—to measurable gains in life expectancy. Perlmutter explains that these small, consistent habits support brain health by enhancing metabolic function, reducing inflammation, and bolstering the body’s resilience with age. He stresses that the magnitude of benefit stems from regularity rather than intensity, underscoring that meaningful health improvements do not require drastic lifestyle overhauls.
