Exact age smoking, drinking & not exercising triggers health issues (2025)

Pop star Adele,actresses Emma Stone, Lily Collins and actor Glen Powell take note.

Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise start taking their toll at the age of 36 - which the aforementioned celebs are - researchers have claimed.

Ditching unhealthy vices early in life was found to boost the odds of having a happy and healthy old age.

For the study, scientists tracked the health of hundreds of children born in 1959 until they were 61.

They found those who consistently smoked, boozed and lounged around in their younger years ended up sicker and more depressed.

Crucially, their health started to decline at the age of 36.

Other famous names that fall into this age bracket include singer Rihanna's partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins and Harry Potter star Rupert Grint.

'Our findings highlight the importance of tackling risky health behaviours as early as possible to prevent damage from building up over the years,' said Dr Tiia Kekäläinen, of Laurea University in Finland.

Ditching unhealthy vices early in life was found to boost the odds of having a happy and healthy old age. Pictured, actress Emma Stone, 36

For the study, scientists tracked the health of hundreds of children born in 1959 until they were 61. Pictured, Anyone But You actor Glen Powell, 36

'Bad habits in youth culminate in poor mental and physical health later in later life.

'Heart disease and cancer cause almost three-quarters of deaths worldwide. But by following a healthy lifestyle, an individual can cut their risk of developing these illnesses and reduce their odds of an early death.

'It is never too late to change to healthier habits. Adopting healthier habits in midlife also has benefits for older age.'

Lack of exercise was particularly linked to poor physical health, while smoking was mainly linked to poor mental health.

Heavy alcohol consumption was associated with declines in both mental and physical health.

The impact was greater for those who indulged in unhealthy habits over longer periods of time.

Smoking causes lung cancer and heart and breathing problems, while a lack of exercise and too much alcohol may cause issues such as organ failure, cancer, stroke, heart attack and early death.

Previous research has focused on how bad habits affect people during middle age. The new study, published inAnnals of Medicine, followed people from a much younger age to work out when the rot sets in.

Other famous names that fall into to the 36-year-old age bracket include singer Rihanna's partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, pictured above

Lack of exercise was particularly linked to poor physical health, while smoking was mainly linked to poor mental health. Pictured, Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins, 36

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, 36,admitted he quit smoking when his daughter, Wednesday, was born in May 2020.

The researchers pointed out that bad habits and ill health are probably two-way — depression and physical problems may lead to drinking, smoking and immobility, for instance.

They added the results are most applicable to people born in the late 1950s and early 60s.

However, they may not be as relevant to younger generations, who may have different lifestyles and risky habits, such as vaping.

Other lifestyle factors that can have major health impacts, such as diet and drug use, were also not considered as factors.

Adele, who was born 5th May 1988, is a former smoker—she is reported to have given up around the time she had vocal cord surgery in 2011, when she was 23.

Husky-voiced two-time Oscar-winner Emma Stone has often been seen on screen smoking, however it is not clear if she has a habit when out of character.

Meanwhile, Glen Powell, who starred in Top Gun: Maverick, has been pictures smoking cigars with friend, singer and actor Nick Jonas.

A$AP Rocky has shared numerous pictures on Instagram in which he is seen smoking, while Rupert Grint admitted he quit when his daughter, Wednesday, was born in May 2020.

Exact age smoking, drinking & not exercising triggers health issues (2025)
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