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“The findings were based on data from more than 13,000 adults living in the United States who provided information about their dietary intake and cardiovascular health, gauged by several measures of cardiovascular function, such as blood pressure, as well as lifestyle choices, such as physical activity and tobacco avoidance.”

“They identified several healthy lifestyle habits of long-lived adults: Engaging in regular physical activity Avoiding alcohol and tobacco Adhering to a diverse, macronutrient-balanced diet Preferring less salty foods Using few medications—with just over four taken daily…”

“Although often perceived as benign, cannabis—particularly when smoked—may pose underrecognized risks to vascular health. Like tobacco smoke, cannabis smoke contains numerous toxic compounds and fine particles known to impair cardiovascular function.”

“Tobacco use remains a primary contributor to disease, disability, and premature death across the globe. A recent editorial summarizes data demonstrating that smoking reduces life expectancy by approximately 20 minutes per cigarette smoked—17 minutes for men and 22 minutes for women.”

“In recent years, vaping, or smoking electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), has emerged as a popular substitute for smoking tobacco-containing cigarettes. E-cigarettes produce a vapor that may contain nicotine as well as a variety of toxic substances, including some carcinogens.”

“Alcohol is a group 1 carcinogen, the highest classification of a substance known to cause cancer in humans – and the same classification as asbestos, formaldehyde, and tobacco smoke.”

“After taking into account other factors, including age, race/ethnicity, poverty/income, tobacco and alcohol consumption, and physical activity the authors also found that participants with overweight and obesity were nearly four times more likely to have low serum testosterone compared to lean males, independent of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.”

“Intrinsic aging is largely driven by internal physiological factors such as normal metabolism and genetics, whereas extrinsic aging is associated with lifestyle and environmental exposures, such as diet, tobacco use, ultraviolet radiation, and mental illness.”

“Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are produced during the combustion of coal, oil, gasoline, trash, tobacco, and wood. High-temperature cooking, such as grilling, promotes the formation of PAHs in meat and other foods.”

“Statistical analyses showed that people who began microdosing with a clear intention to improve their habits were much more likely to report changes in diet, weight, tobacco use, and physical activity.”