#Lifespan

Coastal living may be linked to longer life, new findings suggest. A study by researchers at The Ohio State University indicates that people living within roughly 30 miles of coastal waters tend to live at least a year longer than the national average. In contrast, proximity to large inland waters such as rivers or lakes does not show the same benefit. For Thai readers, this raises timely questions about how blue spaces could influence health outcomes in Thailand.

A groundbreaking new study from researchers at The Ohio State University has revealed a striking connection between living near coastal waters and increased life expectancy, raising intriguing questions for urban planning and health outcomes in Thailand. The international research, published in Environmental Research, found that people residing within approximately 30 miles (about 48 kilometers) of an ocean or gulf were likely to live a year or more longer than the US national average, while those living near large inland bodies of water—such as urban rivers and lakes—did not experience the same health boost, and sometimes had even shorter lifespans MedicalXpress.

A groundbreaking new study tracking over 540,000 adults for nearly 30 years has ignited alarm across the global health community, revealing a significant link between diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and an increased risk of early death. Published in July 2025 and widely cited by international health experts, the research found that participants consuming the most ultra-processed foods had about a 10% higher risk of dying early, compared to those with the lowest consumption levels. With ultra-processed foods now a staple in many Thai diets, these findings carry urgent implications for national health and daily food choices.

A large international study followed more than 540,000 adults for nearly three decades and found a link between diets rich in ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of premature death. The research indicates those with the highest intake of ultra-processed foods faced about a 10% greater chance of dying earlier than those who consumed the least. With UPFs common in Thai diets, these findings have immediate relevance for health and daily eating habits.

Early-life exercise may not extend the number of years one lives, but new research shows it can deliver a longer, healthier life—at least in mice. A comprehensive study published in Nature Communications in July 2025 has revealed that regular exercise in youth substantially improves health markers and delays age-related decline, but does not significantly increase overall lifespan in mice. These findings highlight the critical importance of building active habits early in life to maximize the quality of health in later years—a message with profound relevance for Thai families, educators, and health policymakers.

A landmark study spanning 101 countries finds that adults who eat more plant-based proteins tend to live longer, while animal proteins play a critical role in early life. Published in Nature Communications, the research is among the most comprehensive to date on how protein sources relate to lifespan. The findings offer lessons for Thailand’s evolving food landscape and health policy.

Across the world, higher plant protein intake is associated with improved adult survivorship and greater life expectancy, especially when compared with diets dominated by animal proteins. Conversely, the study shows that animal-protein may provide vital survival benefits during the first years of life, likely due to nutrients essential for growth and immune development.

A major new study spanning 101 countries has revealed that adults who consume a diet rich in plant-based proteins tend to live longer, while animal proteins remain crucial during early life. Published in Nature Communications, the international research provides some of the most comprehensive evidence yet linking dietary protein sources to lifespan, with possible lessons for Thailand’s evolving food landscape and health policies Nature Communications.

Across the globe, diets higher in plant protein were associated with significantly improved adult survivorship and overall life expectancy, especially when compared to diets where most protein comes from animal sources. Notably, the opposite effect was found among young children—animal-derived proteins offered unique survival benefits in the first years of life, likely due to bioavailable nutrients critical for development.