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Read previewIf you're hoping to age gracefully, getting enough protein may be a good place to start, new research suggests. The study followed women who were in good health and between their 30s to 50s at the start of the study. AdvertisementThey found that women who ate more protein had notably lower rates of chronic diseases linked to aging, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Future studies could also help explore who could benefit since the demographics in this study were limited to women of a specific age group and profession. The results also suggest it's a good idea to start eating enough protein in your younger years before health issues arise.
Persons: , Andres Ardisson, Jean Mayer Organizations: Service, Business, American, Clinical Nutrition, Tufts University, Andres Ardisson Korat, Jean, Human Nutrition Research, Aging Locations: Korat
People who most closely followed seven recommendations appeared to have a lower cancer risk. The study's authors acknowledge that their study is observational, and so doesn't prove following the recommendations lower the risk of cancer. More research is needed to investigate the specific impacts of each of lifestyle factor on cancer risk. They also recommend not smoking and avoiding excess sun to reduce cancer risk. AdvertisementMalcomson said: "People should aim to follow as many of the Cancer Prevention Recommendations as they can to reduce their risk of cancer and other non-communicable diseases.
Persons: , Fiona Malcomson, Malcomson Organizations: Service, BMC Medicine, World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, UK, BMI, Nutrition Research, Cancer Locations: England, Wales, Scotland, Newcastle
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