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Engaging With Arts and Culture Linked to Longer Life

Engaging in culture, including museums, art, or theater, was linked to longer life in older adults during a 12-year study. Even engaging once or twice yearly led to a 14% reduction in mortality.

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Excess Belly Fat Reduces Mental Flexibility

Having more body fat and less muscle as we age leads to less flexible thinking, possibly due to immune system changes. People with a higher BMI have more immune system activity, which affect cognition.

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Artificial Sweetener Consumption Linked to Weight Gain

Artificial Sweetener Consumption Linked to Weight Gain

People who used artificial sweeteners were more likely to gain weight over a 7-year period, perhaps due to alteration in gut bacteria or propensity to overcompensate with calories later on.

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Moderate Intensity Exercise Associated with Lower Diabetes Risk

Exercising daily at moderate intensity for 30 minutes was linked to higher levels of GLP-1 in men, a hormone that reduces appetite and blood sugar, thus lowering risk of diabetes.

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