The best diet for aging well, backed by a 30-year study of 100,000 people

Healthy Diets Linked to Holistic Healthy Aging in Long-Term Harvard Study

Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that certain dietary patterns — such as avoiding processed foods and eating a balance of animal and plant-based foods — promote healthy aging after 30 years, according to a long-term study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine.

We know we should eat better to live longer. Why are so few of us doing it?

Two large new studies suggest that despite growing awareness about health and wellness, we’re getting no better at maintaining a healthy diet.

A doctor who studies super-agers shares 4 secrets she's learned about life and longevity

Dr. Sofiya Milman has studied SuperAgers (people who live an exceptionally long, healthy life) to find out what can help the rest of us boost our longevity.Courtesy of Albert Einstein College of MedicineA doctor who studies centenarians said they're often just as likely to have unhealthy habits.It's a myth that aging is inevitable or that it's all about either lifestyle or genetics, she said.Instead, increase your odds of living longer by focusi…

Scientists have investigated what you should eat in order to experience age as healthy and without restrictions – and what not.

How to live longer: 30-year study unveils ultimate diet for healthy ageing - raising longevity odds by 86%

A landmark 30-year study has revealed that following plant-based, nutrient-dense diets significantly enhances healthy ageing.Researchers examined data from over 105,000 individuals to assess the relationship between dietary patterns and healthy ageing outcomes.The findings, published in Nature Medicine, showed that adherence to healthier dietary patterns increased the likelihood of healthy ageing by 45 per cent to 86 per cent.The study defined h…

The best diet for aging well, backed by a 30-year study of 100,000 people

A 30-year study of over 100,000 U.S. adults found that consistent adherence to healthy dietary patterns, especially the AHEI, was strongly linked to successful aging. Diets rich in plant-based foods and healthy fats, with some low-fat animal products, improved physical, mental, and cognitive health.