Life expectancy calculator

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Based on what you told us, you can expect to live to 81, which you'll reach in the year 2083.

Did you know that many Canadians are now outliving common life expectancies?

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Ways to increase your life expectancy:

Based on what you told us, you could expect to live up to 3 years longer than the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help keep you on track. Based on what you told us, you could expect to live up to 3 years less than the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help you live longer. Based on what you told us, you could expect to live about as long as the average person. No calculator can really predict how long you might live, but here are some steps you could take that may help you live longer.

  • Dietary habits: Eating a healthier diet along with little or no processed foods, sugar and salt could help you live longer. Consult Canada's Food Guide for tips on how to improve your eating habits. Eating a healthier diet along with little or no processed foods, sugar and salt could help you live up to -1 years longer. Consult Canada's Food Guide for tips on how to improve your eating habits. Keep up the good work. Continuing to eat a healthy diet according to Canada’s Food Guide will make sure your body gets the fuel it needs to function at its best. Think about choosing fresh or home-cooked dishes rather than processed food to get less salt and sugar.
  • Exercise habits: Keep up the great work. An active lifestyle improves life expectancy as well as boosting mental health and reducing stress. Make sure to warm up and cool down so you don’t risk injury, and drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Get more exercise and you could live up to 1 year longer. Regular exercise helps you reach and keep at a healthy weight, strengthens your heart, reduces stress and boosts your energy. Always consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.
  • Stress level: Keep up the good work. Managing stress well not only lets you enjoy your life, it also helps you cope with the challenges that may come your way. You may want to look for ways to reduce your stress level. For example, regular exercise, relaxing hobbies and/or meditation could help you lessen stress.
Ways to save and turn your savings into income: Find out more about how you can save for your retirement. Then, discover how to convert your savings into retirement income.
Ways to protect your family's finances when you die: You can provide for your family and leave a legacy with carefully chosen life insurance, with the policy type, coverage amount and optional features that will meet your unique needs.
Ways to plan for your changing health needs in retirement: As you plan for retirement, consider the chance that you may be become unable to care for yourself due to aging, an accident, illness or decreased mental abilities. An advisor can help you understand how long-term care insurance and personal health insurance can fit into your retirement plan.
 

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Sun Life What is your life expectancy? February 28, 2017
 

Based on what you told us, you can expect to live to 86, which you'll reach in the year 2068.

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WHAT YOU TOLD US:

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF:

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30 years old

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