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[ad_1] If aging is inevitable, slowing down its biological process is possible according to a study in which eight recommendations are recommended to slow down the occurrence of illness and death. They are based on a healthy lifestyle and simple habits to put in place which, together, could save six precious years.

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Eternal youth is not yet within reach, but scientists have been reminding us for several months that simple actions can slow down aging. This is the case of a new study carried out by American researchers which establishes a link between good heart health and slowing down biological aging, with several habits to adopt to benefit from it.

Let it be said, this is not about erasing wrinkles, fine lines, or other signs linked to age, but rather about slowing down the deterioration of abilities. physical physical and mental health, and therefore reduce the risk of illness and death. Because biological aging is specific to each person, and can depend not only on genetic factors, which are difficult to influence, but also on environmental factors. It is the latter which interested a team of American researchers. Which attempted to determine whether the "Life's Essential 8" checklist, defined by the American Heart Association to benefit from good cardiovascular health, could influence biological aging.

To do this, the authors of the study calculated the phenotypic age (the body age linked to the state of health) and the acceleration of the phenotypic age (the difference between the real age and the phenotypic age). of more than 6,500 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Nhanes), a research program led by Centers for Disease Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States, between 2015 and 2018. Presented by the American Heart Association this work shows that good cardiovascular health can help slow down biological aging, and that the famous “Life's Essential” can greatly contribute to this.

Slowing the decline by six years “ We found that better cardiovascular health is associated with slowed biological aging, as measured by phenotypic age. We also discovered a dose-dependent association -- as heart health improves, biological aging decreases », explains Doctor Nour Makarem of the Mailman School of Public Health Columbia Columbia University Irving Medical Center , in a press release. The study also specifies that following the checklist of American Heart Association could help slow down biological aging by six years.

In detail, the researchers indicate that participants with good cardiovascular health had a negative phenotypic acceleration of age. In other words, they were physiologically younger than their actual age might suggest. And the finding was reversed for participants with poor cardiovascular health. “ The average real age of people with good cardiovascular health was 41 years, while their average biological age was 36 years, and the average real age of those with poor cardiovascular health was 53 years, although their average biological age is 57 years “, we can read in the report.

The eight recommendations for aging well “ Greater adherence to all of the parameters of “Life's Essential 8” and improving your cardiovascular health can slow down your body's aging process and have many long-term benefits. Reduced biological aging is not only associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, it is also associated with longer life and a lower risk of death », Underlines the main author of the study.

It's never too late to change your lifestyle (and reap the benefits)

But then what are the eight habits to adopt to enjoy good cardiovascular health? Restful sleep, stopping smoking, regular physical activity, a healthy diet, a healthy weight, balanced blood sugar levels, good cholesterol levels and good blood pressure would be essential elements to achieve this.

Note that a previous study, presented as part of the annual congress of the American Society for Nutrition last July, showed that adopting eight healthy habits would allow men to live an average of 24 years longer, and 21 years for women. It was then a question of being physically active, not smoking, managing stress well, having a good diet, as well as good sleep hygiene, not consuming alcohol alcohol excessively, not to be dependent on opioids opioids , and to maintain positive social relationships. It now remains to be seen whether combining all of these reflexes, at least those that stand out, could make it possible to live... even longer.