The Mediterranean lifestyle helping people live longer
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Leading a Mediterranean lifestyle may promote longevity and better health.
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Following a Med lifestyle involves socializing, rest, exercise, and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with low sugar and salt.
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Adherents of this lifestyle have a lower risk of premature death and cancer.
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Adequate rest, exercise, and socializing reduce the likelihood of heart attack or stroke.
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The study analyzed data from 110,799 adults in the UK Biobank study.
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Higher adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle was associated with higher scores in diet, exercise, and socializing.
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Those following this lifestyle had a 29% lower risk of death and a 28% lower risk of cancer.
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The Mediterranean lifestyle's positive effects on health are transferrable to different cultural contexts.
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