"In a study published in 2025 in the Journal of Internal Medicine, researchers stated that combining a healthy diet with other lifestyle factors could extend disease-free life expectancies by 8-10 years. They estimate that worldwide, there are 11 million premature deaths annually that are attributed to unhealthy diet factors, such as high sodium and trans-fat, and low fruits, vegetables, nuts, and omega-3 fatty acids."
"According to an editorial in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, we have shifted our focus from 'living longer' to 'living better for a longer time,' which is aging healthier. The piece reports that nutrition is a core lifestyle factor that has been shown to play a role in all intrinsic capacity, therefore contributing to health longevity."
"Their report finds that if people adhere to all five of their recommended low-risk factors, it could potentially prolong life by 14 years for females and 12 years for males. The low-risk factors include never smoking, maintaining a normal weight, doing at least 30 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, moderate alcohol intake, and eating a high quality diet."
Longevity focuses on extending both lifespan and healthspan through nutrition and lifestyle choices. March's National Nutrition Month highlights the importance of minimally processed foods in improving health outcomes for adults over 50. Research shows nutrition plays a core role in intrinsic capacity and healthy aging. A 2025 study in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that combining healthy diet with other lifestyle factors extends disease-free life expectancy by 8-10 years. Worldwide, 11 million premature deaths annually result from unhealthy diet factors including high sodium, trans-fats, and insufficient fruits, vegetables, nuts, and omega-3 fatty acids. Adhering to five low-risk factors—never smoking, maintaining normal weight, 30 minutes daily moderate-to-vigorous activity, moderate alcohol, and high-quality diet—could extend life by 12-14 years.
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