Will you live a long life? Find out by taking this quiz!

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Will you live a long life? Find out by taking this quiz!
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About This Quiz

Are your genetics and your lifestyle geared toward living a long life? Find out just how long you'll live. Will it be well into your 90s - or something else?
What age did your paternal grandmother live to be?
Nearly 100.
Around 85.
I don't remember.
I think she lived into her 70s.
Do you eat a lot of processed foods?
I don't eat processed foods.
I try not to eat processed foods.
I eat processed foods occasionally.
I eat a lot of processed foods.
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Running.
Walking.
Yoga.
Weightlifting.

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Does your job cause you a lot of stress?
No, I love my job.
It causes me stress sometimes.
No, my job is pretty laid back.
Yes, my job is extremely stressful.
How many children would you like to have?
5 or more.
2.
1.
0.
Do you have a bucket list?
I have a long bucket list.
I only have a couple of things on my list.
I have crossed off many of my items.
I don't have one.

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Do you think having pets leads to a longer life?
Yes, I believe pets are vital to a long life.
I believe pets bring joy and joy brings life.
I think it's good to have a pet.
I don't think it matters.
Which burger topping would you choose?
Lettuce.
Cheese.
Avocado.
Bacon.
How much sleep do you get every night?
9-10 hours.
6-7 hours.
8-9 hours.
4-5 hours.

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Which word best describes your activity level?
Busy.
Normal.
Fast-paced.
Sedentary.
Do you laugh a lot?
I do laugh a lot.
I laugh when something is funny.
I am always telling jokes.
I could stand to laugh more.
Do you think yoga expands a lifespan?
Yes, I think yoga adds years.
I'm not sure.
i think it's a healthy activity, but I don't know about lifespan.
No, I don't think it's relevant.

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How frequently do you visit the doctor?
I have a yearly check-up.
I visit the doctor about once a month.
I visit the doctor when I'm sick.
I don't remember the last time I saw a doctor.
Do you care about your figure?
No, but I care about my health.
I do kind of care about my figure.
i love my figure no matter what it is.
I don't give a hoot about my figure.
Which life-prolonging food do you like most?
Almonds.
Beans.
Kale.
Tuna.

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Which habit would you most like to break?
Oversleeping.
Overeating.
Biting my nails.
Smoking.
Which kind of race are you more likely to enter?
5K.
Duck race.
Sack race.
Car race.
At what age would you like to retire?
I don't want to retire.
I want to retire around 62.
I think I'll wait until I'm in my 70s.
I would like to retire by age 50.

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Which food should you remove from your diet, but you haven't just yet?
Milk.
Meat.
Bacon.
Potato chips.
Do you eat a lot of fried foods?
I try to avoid fried foods.
I eat a lot of French fries.
I eat fried foods occasionally.
I probably eat too many fried foods.
Would you say you are more of an optimist or a pessimist?
I'm more optimistic.
I have moments of both.
I'm skeptical sometimes, but I'm mostly optimistic.
I am prone to being a pessimist.

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What do you do to keep your brain active?
I do a lot of puzzles.
I stay busy.
I like to read.
I talk to people.
What mood do you find yourself in most often?
Happy.
Thoughtful.
Content.
Perplexed.
What will you like most about getting older?
I would like the freedom to say what I think.
I would like getting to retire.
I would like watching my children grow.
I would like being more respected in my field.

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What do you do to try to take better care of yourself?
I work out.
I drink water.
I meditate.
I don't buy GMO foods.
What type of older person do you see yourself being?
Cantankerous.
Wise.
Mischievous.
Grumpy.
How do you handle difficult people?
I let them tire themselves out.
I address the issue.
I avoid them.
I join in their crazy.

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What do you think the secret to longevity might be?
The secret is to live as stress-free as possible.
The secret is a good retirement plan.
The secret is eating well.
The secret is working out.
Do you go to bed early?
I do go to bed really early.
I go to bed around 11.
I go to bed after midnight.
I'm a real night owl.
How often do you stop and smell the roses?
Every day.
I should take more time for the small things.
I always remember to take a moment.
Achoo!

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