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- University of Florida researchers report that healthy lifestyle choices significantly slow brain aging.
- In a two-year study of 128 middle-aged and older adults with chronic pain, those maintaining healthy habits had brains up to eight years younger.
- Healthy habits included good sleep, stress management, and social support and were linked to improved functioning.
- Experts say the findings support broader adoption and reinforce 'lifestyle is medicine'.
