"Unlocking Longevity: How a Healthier Diet at 40 Can Extend Your Life by 8 Years"

A study based on data from the UK Biobank suggests that adults in the UK could add nearly 9 years to their life expectancy by switching to a healthier diet outlined in the UK's Eatwell Guide. The study found that even those who already follow a partially healthy diet could gain around 3 years in life expectancy by making the full switch. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers poor diet and lack of physical activity as leading global risks to health. The study authors call for long-term action to enable more adults to eat healthily and reduce the burden of disease from poor diet.