5 Ways To Live Forever (And 7 Reasons It Would Suck)

9. How To Live Longer: Mind

So , as well as leading the life of a rural peasant, there are also some psychological factors at play if you want to live forever.

A study has found that people who are more socially connected are significantly more likely to live longer than people who are socially isolated. Another way to improve your chances is to get married. A study has shown that married women tend to live an average of four years longer than unmarried women, and married men boost their lifespan by up to a decade by taking the plunge (proof, if anything, that blokes need looking after).

It's unclear whether the major contributing factor is the companionship, the financial stability, the mutual care or it could even be that people who would live longer anyway tend to be more likely to get married.

If anything, if you're planning on living forever, it helps to have a partner in crime to do it with.