Theme that comes up repeatedly in discussions of aging is that our behaviors can affect not only how long we live, but also how healthy we are while doing so. Not all of us want to live to be 100, but all of us want to be in good health no matter how long we actually do live. This assignment is intended to give you some useful information about your potential longevity and health in later life and their connection to your behaviors.

To complete this assignment, first complete a life expectancy calculator such as one of these (or you can find one on your own):

Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/health/life-expectancy-calculator)
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (https://media.nmfn.com/tnetwork/lifespan/#0)
Blueprint Income (https://www.blueprintincome.com/tools/life-expectancy-calculator-how-long-will-i-live/)
John Hancock Life Expectancy Calculator (https://www.johnhancockinsurance.com/life-expectancy-calculator.html)
Be honest! I won’t know if you’re lying, but the point of the assignment is for you to get useful information about your health behaviors, so lying won’t help you. After calculating your estimated life expectancy, write at least one paragraph in which you answer the following:

According to your calculations, what’s your estimated life expectancy? How does this compare to the estimated life expectancy for someone of your race and gender?
What is one factor that appears to positively influence your life expectancy?
What is one factor that appears to negatively influence your life expectancy?
What is one change you can make in your life that has the potential to increase your life expectancy? Why did you choose this?