A study examining over 12,500 individuals found that higher Life's Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health scores were linked to a reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The research highlighted a strong inverse relationship between LE8 scores and COPD risk, suggesting that specific lifestyle modifications such as diet, sleep, exercise, maintaining body mass index, and avoiding smoking could significantly reduce the risk of COPD, particularly for middle-aged and elderly individuals.