A new report from BestPlaces, in collaboration with Medtronic, has identified longevity hotspots across the U.S. by evaluating urban areas based on factors affecting health and longevity. The study emphasizes the importance of community attributes like gender, family, social engagement, volunteering, and access to health resources in contributing to longer lifespans. Washington D.C. emerged as the top metropolitan area due to its high levels of physical activity and low rates of smoking and drinking, followed by the San Francisco Bay Area and Bridgeport, Connecticut.
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area ranks first for longevity, excelling across nearly all key metrics. D.C. ranked fourth for social capital and fourth in wellness.
According to one new study, it's not just about having all the right supplements and tech; it's also about finding the right place to live.
The study examined the scientific factors driving longevity and identified the conditions that make a city the most likely home for the first person to reach 150.
The report noted that variables like gender, strong social capital, family, volunteering, religious congregations, and civic engagement significantly impact aging.
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