Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- A new study suggests that small combined improvements in diet, exercise, and sleep could extend life expectancy by about one year, while larger changes might add over nine years to lifespan and health span, the years lived without major health issues.
- The research, based on modeling data from nearly 60,000 UK participants, emphasizes the importance of addressing lifestyle behaviors together rather than in isolation to achieve better health outcomes.
- Exercise was identified as the most influential factor in increasing longevity, with experts recommending 20 to 30 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity for optimal benefits.
- The study's findings are theoretical projections rather than confirmed causal effects, and experts caution against focusing solely on specific numbers, instead encouraging holistic lifestyle improvements to enhance overall well-being.
