Scientists have revealed the 10 commandments for a long and happy life.

And the rules even allow for sunbathing, drinking alcohol and eating chocolate.

The list was drawn up after experts trawled medical studies published over the past 50 years examining why people are living longer.

The first rule, as published in the New Scientist magazine, is to enjoy yourself.

Mild sunburn, a couple of beers or a sauna could reverse the ageing process, with such 'stressors' actually aiding the body's self-repair system, scientists said.

Married

Second on the list is remaining sociable, with a happy marriage and good family life being essential for health.

Studies have shown that marriage can add as much as seven years to a man's life and two years to a woman's life.

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