Taking unnecessary medications, letting stress go unmanaged and not planning for your older age are all habits that chip away at a long and healthy life span.Living a long, healthy life is a popular goal, but it’s not easy to achieve. It’s common for folks to develop conditions like dementia and chronic pain, in addition to mobility issues and cardiovascular problems, as they age.While certain uncontrollable factors (like genetics) play a major role in many of these issues, everyday habits can also contribute to a less-than-ideal aging process. And some of the habits you probably follow every day or every week are actually getting in the way of healthy aging and a long life.Here’s what they are, according to doctors:1. Skipping preventive c