Do healthy lifestyle habits reduce risk of death, dementia, and disability in older adults?

Healthy Aging & Longevity1 min readUpdated May 29, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that older adults aged 70 and above who follow at least three healthy habits—like not smoking, staying physically active, drinking alcohol in moderation, and eating a Mediterranean-style diet—tend to have a lower risk of dying, developing dementia, or...

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May 29, 2026·Last updated May 29, 2026
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