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• New research determines whether a low-carb or low-fat diet is better for longevity.

• Researchers found that participants who followed one diet had an 18% lower mortality rate than those that followed the other.

• Experts interpret the findings.

When it comes to diets, every kind of eating plan boasts different benefits, whether it’s weight loss, reducing inflammation, or boosting your brain power. Now, new research finds out if a low-carb diet or a low-fat diet promotes longevity.

The study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine looked at the effects of both low-carbohydrate diets and low-fat diets to determine which of the two helped people live a longer life—and the results may surprise you.

Researchers analyzed data from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, which in 1995 and 1996 recruited AARP members ages

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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, aimed at raising awareness about the many health benefits of physical activity. The Office on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion celebrates National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to also encourage people to get active using the Move Your Way® resources [health.gov] and interactive Move Your Way Activity Planner [health.gov]. It’s also a great time to support youth sports participation using the National Youth Sports Strategy [health.gov]. Don’t forget to check out these Healthy People 2030 physical activity evidence-based resources [health.gov] you can implement in your community. Lastly, share our list of MyHealthfinder tips [health.gov] to help people live healthier lives through increased physical activity.

I spoke with Kevin Roberts, who is a licensed athletic trainer and the manager of