Chilling out and eating cheese could help you live longer, scientists say [Video]

CHILL out and eat cheese to live longer, say scientists.

A study found working on good mental health helps people to age better.

Happier, more satisfied people lower their risk of long-term illnesses, it said.

Meanwhile unhappy folk spend an unhealthy amount of time watching television, smoke more and eat worse diets – without enough fresh fruit and cheese, the researchers said – speeding up their decline.

Experts from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China said there is a “close association” between psychological stress and physical illness.

Study author Professor Tiange Wang said: “These findings underscore the importance of mental wellbeing in healthy ageing.”

We found a protective impact of mental wellbeing on healthy ageing

Professor Tiange WangShanghai Jiao Tong University

The research used data from 2.3million across Europe, including the UK.

It compared their scores on life satisfaction, positive outlook, depressive symptoms and neuroticism with health …