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Life's essential 8 and longevity: the sustained impact of cardiovascular health on mortality from middle age to centenarians.

npj aging·May 25, 2026·PMID 42185315

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It provides evidence that cardiovascular health remains a strong predictor of survival even in centenarians, countering therapeutic nihilism and supporting tailored health promotion in the oldest-old.

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