Why cheese could be your ticket to a happy old age [Video]

Mental health is important for healthy ageing – which apparently means it’s time to eat some cheese.

A study published by Chinese researchers today in Nature Human Behaviour underlined a number of factors that contribute to somebody’s mental well-being into old age.

Income, education, and occupation were all associated with better mental health, particularly increased income.

But other factors such as reducing TV-watching and other sedentary pastimes, cutting smoking, and increasing how much cheese and fruit one eats, also had a powerful impact.

However, as always, it’s recommended people consult with their doctor before making any significant dietary decisions.

The researchers stressed that better mental well-being was vitally associated with healthier ageing.

Previous observational studies have suggested a link between positive mental health and enhanced ageing processes, including a reduced propensity for disease and increased lifespan.

In an analysis of datasets with a maximum of 2.3 million people, researchers in the …