Want to unlock the secret to aging gracefully? A groundbreaking study by Chinese researchers says it’s all about nurturing your mental health . According to China Science Daily, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine team analyzed genetic data from 2.3 million people of European descent and found that strong mental well-being is a game-changer for longevity and resilience—regardless of income or education.
Key takeaways? Higher income and education levels boost mental health, but simple lifestyle tweaks like cutting screen time
, quitting cigarettes
, and snacking on cheese
and fruit
could also help you thrive in later years. The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, urges policymakers to prioritize mental health support as a public health strategy.
\"This isn’t just about adding years to life, but life to years,\" researchers emphasized. Whether you’re grinding at work or hitting the books
, investing in your mind could be your best anti-aging hack yet.
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Chinese researchers find mental well-being key to healthy aging
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