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“We know that exercise improves health and longevity,” Dr. Aiello says. “In an ideal week, I try to get an hour a day of moderate-to-vigorous exercise.”
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Recently, a handful of studies have found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer some targeted longevity benefits.
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“I eat differently than I used to,” Beard says. “I eat a lot of Japanese food these days — a lot of seafood — and I have a higher vegetarian intake than I used to.”
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Research from the University of California in San Francisco has found that meditation practices such as mindfulness can help counteract DNA damage associated with aging.
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Some of Aiello’s own research has found that social animals (including humans) can reduce their disease risks and maybe even lengthen their lifespans by spending more time in the company of others
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Studies going back more than 20 years have found that Mediterranean-style diets rich in plant foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and low in meat are associated with longer lifespans.
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You’ve heard that sleep is important for health and longevity, and there’s plenty of scientific evidence to back that up.