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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.
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.
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.
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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