Doing This One Thing Can Add Years to Your Life
Picking up a healthy new habit could extend your life—plus, three other factors that could help (or hurt) your longevity odds. There’s a persistent myth that once you hit a certain age, the window for meaningful health improvements has closed. But a major study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity journal busts that myth, big time. The study, conducted by a team of Chinese epidemiologists and public health experts, followed more than 36,000 adults aged 65 and older for up to 20 years—and the results are great news for all of us.
The one habit that stood out: The 2023 study looked into four specific lifestyle factors and how they affected participants:
- being a non-smoker (or having quit at least 30 years ago)
- drinking in moderation
- exercising regularly
- eating a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, and eggs
Excerpted from The Healthy
