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Want to age well? Health experts say these habits matter most
wtop.com • • health
Key Points:
- Recent CDC data shows Americans are living longer, but experts emphasize that healthy aging relies on basic habits like physical activity, a healthy diet, and quality sleep.
- Social connection is crucial, with nearly 60% of surveyed health experts identifying social isolation as a significant but often overlooked factor accelerating biological aging.
- The growing longevity market features interest in innovative methods such as biohacks and AI tools, but 17% of experts predict GLP-1 medications will be the next major trend in healthy aging.
- While GLP-1 medications offer cardiovascular benefits, 76% of experts warn they may cause accelerated muscle loss unless users engage in strength training and consume adequate protein.
- A simple multivitamin is considered the best dietary supplement by nearly 35% of experts, serving as nutritional insurance to address gaps that can arise with aging or medical conditions.
