Impact of Bad Habits on Health

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Researchers claim that bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking, and lack of exercise start taking their toll at the age of 36. Ditching these habits early can lead to a happier and healthier old age.

Key Points

  • Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking, and lack of exercise start taking their toll at the age of 36.
  • Lack of exercise is linked to poor physical health, smoking to poor mental health, and heavy alcohol consumption to declines in both mental and physical health.
  • Following a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and early death.

Pros

  • Ditching unhealthy habits early can lead to a happy and healthy old age.
  • Adopting healthier habits in midlife has benefits for older age.

Cons

  • Consistently smoking, heavy drinking, and lack of exercise can lead to poor mental and physical health later in life.
  • The impact of bad habits is greater for those who indulge in them over longer periods of time.