ITEM BANK: Move to Bottom By creating a new regimen for yourself and sticking to these guidelines, you will greatly improve your chances for living a long and healthy life. Research shows that leading a healthy lifestyle is directly linked to living a long life. The three leading causes of death among Americans are heart disease, cancer, and stroke, which can all be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle. There are a few simple ways every person can lead a healthy lifestyle: exercising at least thirty minutes a day, eating more fruits and vegetables, and abstaining from cigarettes or other tobacco products. 1 2 3 4