Alameda County Study

The Alameda County Study is a study of certain residents of Alameda County, California which examines the relationship between lifestyle and health. In their examination of the collected data, D. Wingard and colleagues found that those who followed five practices lived healthier and longer lives:
 * Avoiding smoking.
 * Exercising regularly.
 * Maintaining a healthy body weight.
 * Sleeping seven to eight hours per night. (For related research, see Sleep.)
 * Limiting consumption of alcoholic drinks.