Nine things experts wish you would do in midlife to increase longevity
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How you care for yourself at this life stage matters a lot for your later years.
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Dana G. Smith
- Midlife habits like interval training, weight lifting and eating protein at every meal help improve longevity and reduce risks of age-related diseases.
- Social interaction, regular physical activity like taking stairs, and consistent sleep schedules strongly support long-term health.
- Vaccinations, gut health through fermented foods, and awareness of family health history also play key roles in ageing well.
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NEW YORK – How you treat your body and brain in your midlife years, loosely defined as 40 to 60, can hugely influence how you age in the decades to come.
The seeds for many age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia, are sown in middle age, so it is important to start thinking about prevention early. And it takes a lifetime of healthy habits, not just a few weeks, to move the needle on your longevity.
