Carbs can help you live longer — if you eat the right ones, a new study suggests

Carbs are linked to healthier aging, especially in women — but not all carbs are created equal.

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• Eating more carbohydrates is linked to a better health by age 70, new research suggests.
• The kind of carbs is key. Quality carbs come from whole grains, produce, and beans, not processed food.
• Refined carbs like pasta, added sugar, chips, and fries could worsen your chance of healthy aging.

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