A new Finnish study published in the Annals of Medicine tracked 326 participants over three decades to evaluate the long-term impact of unhealthy behaviors, namely smoking, heavy drinking, and lack of exercise. Findings indicated that individuals as young as 36 exhibited signs of poor health linked to these habits. The research evaluated both mental and physical health through various metrics, revealing a significant association between multiple unhealthy habits and deteriorating health outcomes, emphasizing the critical importance of early intervention in adulthood for lifelong health benefits.
The study showed that if people maintained three unhealthy habits—smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity—mental and physical health declines significantly, particularly by age 36.
The research tracked individuals for over 30 years, revealing that unhealthy behaviors like smoking, excessive drinking, and a sedentary lifestyle manifest as early as age 36.
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