Study: Bad Habits Start Damaging Health at Age 36

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Narrative A

Damage from unhealthy habits accumulates quietly over time, creating a snowball effect that becomes evident by age 36. This makes early intervention crucial for preventing long-term health consequences and reducing the risk of premature death.

Narrative B

The relationship between risky behaviors and poor health is likely bidirectional, with stress potentially leading to harmful coping mechanisms like heavy drinking, which in turn causes family and social problems that further deteriorate mental well-being, creating a complex cycle of cause and effect.

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