A study published online June 20, 2024 suggests that even late in life, following healthy habits may also help people live longer. JAMA Network Open.. Researchers checked out the lifestyles of 5,222 people aged 80 and over. They then checked out who within the group had reached the age of 100 and who had not. The team rated each individual's lifestyle on a scale of 0 to six, with higher scores suggesting healthier behaviors. Scores were calculated based on habits similar to dietary diversity, regular exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption, and body mass index (BMI). Participants who scored between 5 and 6 lived the longest on average, and were more prone to be centenarians. Scorers between zero and a pair of won the shortest time.
According to the researchers, three lifestyle habits had the best impact on longevity: eating regimen, exercise and never smoking. Centenarians ate probably the most fruits, vegetables, fish, beans and tea. He also engaged in regular exercise, similar to running and practicing Qigong, and never smoked. (Alcohol consumption and BMI don't have any effect on whether someone lives to 100.)
It's vital to notice that the outcomes only showed an association and didn't account for people's lifestyles after they were younger. However, they suggest that continuing healthy habits into old age may offer life-prolonging advantages.
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