Study shows heart-healthy behaviors may help reverse rapid cell aging
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According to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the benefit of better heart health may be associated with the positive impact of heart-healthy lifestyle factors on biological aging (the age of the body and its cells).
A healthy heart is crucial for a positive lifestyle and can help slow down the aging of cells. When the heart is healthy, it efficiently pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues. This improves overall energy levels. Regular physical activity, which supports heart health, also releases endorphins, enhancing your mood and reducing stress.
The study investigated how DNA methylation, a process that controls gene activity, might link heart health to cell aging and risk of death. DNA methylation levels are a key marker for estimating biological age, which is influenced by genes, lifestyle, and stress.
Researchers analyzed data from 5,682 adults in the Framingham Heart Study, using interviews, exams, and lab tests. They used the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 tool to score heart health from 0 to 100, based on diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, body mass index, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. They also used tools to estimate biological age from DNA methylation and genetic predisposition to faster aging. Participants were tracked for 11-14 years for heart disease and death.
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