Reducing calories may help you live longer, a new study suggests.

The article discusses a study suggesting that calorie reduction may contribute to increased longevity by slowing the aging process in healthy adults. Conducted by researchers at the Butler Columbia Aging Center and published in Nature Aging, the study involved over 200 non-obese participants who were instructed to reduce their caloric intake by 25% over two years. The findings indicated that even partial adherence to this caloric restriction was associated with measurable changes in aging markers, although the researchers caution that strict dieting may not be suitable for everyone and emphasize the importance of maintaining a nutritious diet. The study highlights the potential of behavioral interventions in influencing the pace of aging while acknowledging the challenges individuals may face in implementing such dietary changes. [Extracted from the article]