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Dietary and lifestyle habits linked to improved longevity and cognitive health
Recent scientific research highlights various dietary and lifestyle interventions for healthy aging and cognitive preservation.
A study by Harvard University and the National Institutes of Health involving over 2,600 adults indicates that consuming sardines—a low-cost fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA)—can increase life expectancy by an average of 2.2 years and reduce cardiovascular mortality risk by 35%. Researchers note that sardines are safer than larger predatory fish due to lower heavy metal accumulation.
Cognitive health can also be supported through specific hobbies. Research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine suggests that regular dancing can reduce dementia risk by 76%, while board games can reduce it by 74%. Other beneficial activities include playing musical instruments and engaging in intellectually stimulating tasks to promote neuroplasticity.
Dietary fiber also plays a role in physical and long-term health. Experts suggest that integrating legumes, such as chickpeas, into a diet can assist in weight management due to their high protein and fiber content. High fiber intake is also linked to better aging processes.
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Harvard University · Mayo Clinic · National Institutes of Health · University of South Florida
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Playing board games is associated with a 74% reduction in dementia risk. www.doctissimo.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seniors with high omega-3 levels showed a 35% reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality and an average life expectancy increase of 2.2 years. sante.journaldesfemmes.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Integrating legumes like chickpeas into the diet can help reduce weight without restricting caloric intake. www.grazia.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Regular dancing can reduce the risk of dementia by 76%. www.doctissimo.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Researchers from Harvard and the NIH studied over 2,600 adults averaging 74 years of age. sante.journaldesfemmes.fr