Chinese scientists have revealed the secrets of longevity, which includes quitting smoking, a varied diet and exercise, writes the Daily Mail .
Scientists studied the lifestyles of more than 5,000 Chinese adults over the age of 80. They compared the habits of people who lived to be or didn't live to be 100, trying to understand what factors and how they affected their life spans. The results of the research were published in the journal Jama Network Open.
In the course of five years of scientific work, scientists managed to discover the unexpected secrets of longevity. It turned out that losing weight and giving up alcohol for the sake of long life is not necessary: scientists did not find a connection between a body mass index that exceeds the norm and reaching a century. The study also says that life expectancy is not affected by education and marital status.
Scientists define a healthy lifestyle as the most important factor for longevity. In the article, they note that it is necessary to stick to it even in old age. Regular exercise, a varied diet and quitting smoking actually improve health and lead to a long life.