Smoking harms the heart's blood vessels and lungs, significantly increasing the risk of cancer and stroke.
Make healthy food choices
Maintaining a body mass index (BMI) below 25, a measure of body mass based on height and weight, was characteristic of the healthiest participants in the study.
Maintain a healthy weight
The study revealed that the healthiest individuals adhered to a Mediterranean-style diet abundant in fresh produce, nuts with healthy oils, fish (with limited red meat), whole grains, and olive oil.