# Where You Live May Shape How Well Your Heart Ages

*Zonal determinants of healthy aging: An exposomic analysis of determinants of healthy cardiovascular aging in Ohio.*

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Publication Types**: Journal Article
- **Journal**: American journal of preventive cardiology
- **Sample Size**: 31,544 adults age 65+ across Ohio
- **Authors**: Shamsa EH, Ponnana SR, Siraspalli S, Chen Z, Dazard JE, Zhang AT, Okyere R, Khawaja T, Sivanantham K, Neeland I, Deo S, Rajagopalan S
- **Published**: 2026-03-05
- **Topics**: cardiovascular health, environment, healthy aging
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpc.2026.101517
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42291080/

## Summary

Researchers mapped older adults in Ohio and found clear pockets where hearts aged better. These healthy zones had less pollution, less noise, more greenery, and better access to care. It is a reminder that your surroundings, not just your habits, may affect heart aging.

## Practical Takeaway

This study suggests cleaner, greener, quieter surroundings may be linked to healthier heart aging.

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