Impact of Bad Habits on Health at Age 36

SOURCE www.dailymail.co.uk
Researchers claim that bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking, and lack of exercise start taking a toll on health at the age of 36. Ditching these habits early can lead to a happier and healthier old age. The study tracked the health of individuals born in 1959 until they were 61 and found that unhealthy behaviors in youth result in poor mental and physical health later in life.

Key Points

  • Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking, and lack of exercise start taking their toll at the age of 36.
  • Heart disease and cancer cause almost three-quarters of deaths worldwide.
  • Lack of exercise is linked to poor physical health, while smoking is linked to poor mental health.
  • Heavy alcohol consumption is associated with declines in both mental and physical health.
  • The impact is greater for those who indulge in unhealthy habits over longer periods of time.

Pros

  • Ditching unhealthy habits early can lead to a happier and healthier old age.
  • Adopting healthier habits in midlife can benefit older age.

Cons

  • Consistently smoking, heavy drinking, and lack of exercise can lead to poorer mental and physical health.
  • Unhealthy habits over longer periods have a greater negative impact.