Keith Richards says he has given up another “bad habit” recently and links the change to aging and longevity. In remarks reported by The Independent, the Rolling Stones guitarist explains that slowing down is necessary if he wants to continue working and staying healthy. The comments frame the decision as part of a broader adjustment in his approach to life as he gets older, rather than a sudden break for its own sake. The sources provide limited additional detail about the specific habit Richards stopped or when he stopped doing it, focusing mainly on his reasoning. Overall, the reporting agrees that Richards attributes his decision to the practical reality that people slow down over time, and that maintaining the ability to keep going depends on moderating risky behaviors.