"8 Heart-Healthy Habits Linked to Slowing Aging by 6 Years, New Study Finds"

Good cardiovascular health, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 checklist, may slow the rate of biological aging, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023. Participants with good cardiovascular health had a younger biological age compared to their chronological age, while those with poor cardiovascular health had an older biological age. The study highlights the importance of lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, quitting tobacco, getting sufficient sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and controlling blood pressure to improve heart health and potentially slow down biological aging.