Eating Small Fish Whole Linked to Longer Life, Study Finds

A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan found that eating small fish whole, such as sardines and whitebait, may reduce the risk of all-cause and cancer mortality in Japanese women. The research, which analyzed data from over 80,000 participants, suggests that the nutritional benefits of small fish, including omega-3 fatty acids and lower mercury levels, contribute to these protective effects. This dietary practice, common in Japan, could offer significant health benefits and potentially reduce the burden of chronic diseases like cancer.