Eight steps that 'slow your body's ageing process by six years'

TAKING eight health measures may slow the body's ageing process by six years, research suggests.

- Nilima Marshall

These are keeping body weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure in check while maintaining a healthy sleep regime and diet, doing regular physical activity and not smoking.

Scientists have said that following these steps known as Life's Essential 8 promotes good heart health, which in turn may slow the pace of biological ageing.

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The analysis, presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia, is based on data from more than 6,500 adults with an average age of 47.