Study Links Cheese Consumption with Improved Mental Well-Being and Longevity

Research involving 2.3 million people highlights mental well-being as a key factor in healthy aging, with cheese and fruit intake contributing positively.

• Mental well-being is identified as the most crucial factor for healthy aging and longevity, irrespective of socioeconomic status.
• The study found a positive correlation between higher cheese consumption and better mental health and stress resilience.
• Behaviors such as TV watching, smoking, and medication use were linked to lower healthy aging scores.
• Higher intake of cheese and fruit significantly contributed to higher well-being scores in participants.
• The research underscores the importance of mental health in shaping health policies aimed at promoting healthy aging.

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