Massachusetts Named One of the 10 Best States for a Long, Healthy Life
Could a constant flow of Dunkin’ lead to a longer, healthier life? It’s the only logical assumption I can come up with to explain the fact that Massachusetts was just…
Could a constant flow of Dunkin' lead to a longer, healthier life? It's the only logical assumption I can come up with to explain the fact that Massachusetts was just named one of the best states for a long, healthy life. (I'm kidding. But with all these Dunkin's and our unwavering love, who knows?)
Life Extension, a company with the objective of increasing the length of a healthy human life, gathered government data to identify the most favorable states for longevity. The analysis was based on life expectancy at birth and eight lifestyle variables: exercise, healthy diet, healthy weight, sleep quality, stress levels, social isolation, proximity to parks, and the amount that people spend on outdoor recreation.
Good news for Massachusetts (and two other New England states) ahead, here are the results:
By the way THIS Massachusetts city/town was just named THE #1 Best Place to Live in America!
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #17
MAINE
Life expectancy: 77.8
All 6 New England states finished in the overall Top 17. Pretty great!!
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #15
CONNECTICUT
Life expectancy: 78.4
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #13
RHODE ISLAND
Life expectancy: 78.2
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #10
OREGON
Life expectancy: 78.8
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #9
CALIFORNIA
Life expectancy: 79.0
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #8
MASSACHUSETTS
Life expectancy: 79.0
All factors considered, people in the Bay State came in at #8 of 50 for best chances for a long and healthy life! TWO New England states beat us though! Read on...
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #7
COLORADO
Life expectancy: 78.3
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #6
UTAH
Life expectancy: 78.6
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #5
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Life expectancy: 79.0
New Hampshire is the #5 state most likely to give you the longest and healthiest life possible. One more New England state is coming up on the list. Know which one?
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #4
WASHINGTON
Life expectancy: 79.2
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #2 (tie)
VERMONT
Life expectancy: 78.8
It's Vermont! The Green Mountain State tied for #2. Only one state flat out beat it in the longevity category. First, it's tie-mate:
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #2 (tie)
MINNESOTA
Life expectancy: 79.1
Top US States With Longest Life Expectancy - #1
HAWAII
Life expectancy: 80.7
I would guess that with all those beaches, sunshine, warmth, and pineapples that it'd be a pretty happy, long, and healthy life as well!
