Healthy Habits and Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Hamada Fumiko, Lee Soomi
Primary Institution: USF HPCC/USF School of Aging, Tampa, Florida, United States; The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Hypothesis
Does adherence to healthy behaviors impact psychological well-being and the number of illnesses over time?
Conclusion
Adherence to healthy behaviors like optimal sleep and physical activity is linked to better psychological well-being, while not eating fast food is associated with fewer illnesses.
Supporting Evidence
- Greater adherence to optimal sleep was associated with better psychological well-being 10 years later.
- Greater adherence to physical activity was also linked to improved psychological well-being.
- Not eating fast food was associated with fewer illnesses over the 10-year period.
Takeaway
If you stick to good habits like sleeping well and being active, you might feel happier as you get older and have fewer health problems.
Methodology
Participants reported their health behaviors and well-being over two time points, with data analyzed using general linear or Poisson models.
Participant Demographics
Participants were middle-aged adults with an average age of 54.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.003, p=0.007, p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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