The average life expectancy is around 76. But why not help beat that with these little-known secrets...

1) Donate blood. It sounds strange, but men could actually increase their chances of living a long life by donating blood. This is because it reduces the amount of iron in the system.

And while iron is essential for fighting free radicals, it’s also been implicated in cardiovascular and other age-related diseases.

Reducing the amount can lead to a slowing of the ageing processes at cellular level... And could help save someone else’s life as well as your own!

2) Spend more time in the bedroom! A study on ageing in the 70s found that a higher frequency of sexual intercourse was associated with lower death rates. And a Swedish study found increased risk of death in men who gave up sexual intercourse.

Yet another study published in the esteemed British Medical Journal offers more good news – it suggests that men who have frequent sex are less likely to die at an early age.

3) Floss your teeth. As you age there’s a tendency to suffer from gum disease, which you can usually spot if there’s blood after brushing. This is something worth avoiding on its own.

But what many people don’t know is that people with gum disease have twice as much chance of getting coronary heart disease! This is because, when gums are infected, they release harmful bacteria into the bloodstream that could trigger the process of arteries furring up.

Here’s to your happiness and wellbeing,

Pascale Barrow
Managing Editor of Personal & Finance Confidential