Eating plenty of oily fish helps us stay healthy longer, a new study suggests.

　　一项新的研究表明，多吃富含油脂的鱼类有助于我们更健康长寿。

　　Omega 3 fatty acids in seafood stave off cancer, dementia and heart disease, researchers say.

　　研究人员称，海产品中的Omega - 3脂肪酸可以预防癌症、痴呆和心脏病。

　　The findings, published in BMJ, come from analysis of blood and diet of 2,622 pensioners for up to 22 years.

　　此研究对2622名退休人员长达22年的血液和饮食数据进行了分析，结果发表在《英国医学杂志》上。

　　Those with most omega 3 fatty acid in their blood were 24 percent less likely to suffer chronic diseases or mental or physical impairments than those with the least.

　　血液中omega - 3脂肪酸含量最高的人患慢性疾病或有精神、身体障碍的几率比那些含量最低的人低24%。

　　The substance is thought to help regulate blood pressure, heart rate and inflammation.

　　这种物质被认为有助于调节血压、心率和炎症。

　　The NHS suggests eating two portions of fish a week, including one that is oily, such as salmon.

　　英国国民健康保险制度建议每周吃两份鱼，其中一份是富含油脂的，比如鲑鱼

　　Researcher Dr. Heidi Lai said: “Focus on longevity alone is shifting toward an emphasis on healthy aging.”

　　研究人员海蒂.赖博士说:“对长寿本身的关注正转向对健康老龄化的关注。”

　　She added: “With rapid aging of populations globally and an increased prevalence of chronic disease, focus on longevity alone is shifting toward an emphasis on healthy aging.”

　　她补充说:“随着全球人口的迅速老龄化和慢性病患病率的增加，对长寿本身的关注正转向对健康老龄化的关注。”

　　“In contrast with years of total life, healthy aging can be considered as living a meaningful lifespan without chronic diseases and with intact physical and mental function.”

　　“与多年的整体寿命相比，健康老龄化可以说是活得很有意义的寿命，因为没有慢性病，而且身体和精神功能完整。”