Study Links Private School and Prestigious University Attendance to Better Mid-Life Health

Research shows alumni of private schools and Russell Group universities exhibit superior cardiometabolic and cognitive health by age 46.

Private school alumni have better blood pressure, BMI, and memory compared to public school peers.
Attending a high-status university is associated with improved cognitive function and lower BMI.
The study controlled for socioeconomic factors, suggesting education quality impacts health independently.
Researchers propose physical activity and career opportunities as possible reasons for the health benefits.
The findings may inform policies to address health inequalities by considering education quality.