Health food or exercise alone isn’t enough to prevent chronic disease, new research shows. Contrary to popular belief, you can’t outrun the toll of a poor diet — and healthy eating, on its own, won’t ward off disease.

Most people know that working out and eating well are critical components of overall health. But a sweeping study published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that hitting the gym won’t counteract the consequences of consuming fat-laden foods, and mainlining kale can’t cancel out sedentary habits.

The study conclusion: “Adhering to both quality diet and sufficient physical activity is important for optimally reducing the risk of mortality from all causes.”

Link: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2022/07/08/bjsports-2021-105195