How Long Will You Live?

As a child, a day seemed like forever, but as you age, time just flies by. Inevitably, there comes a point when you fret over how much time you may have left. For years, researchers diligently searched for a “longevity gene,” which they hoped would allow humans to live for longer than a century. So far they have found many genes that impact lifespan, such as helping to prevent oxidative stress, but the longevity gene remains elusive. Certainly having good genes increases your odds of living a long life, but there is much you can do to increase your lifespan and the quality of those added years. Learn about lifestyle choices you can make to promote longevity, take greater control of your health, and improve your quality of life.

Very few people actually want to live forever. The anti-aging movement isn’t just about having a longer life, it’s about prolonging a healthy, higher quality of life. And, recent research has shown that Americans are not so good at harnessing a higher quality of life. In fact, a 23-year study published in The Lancet found that though people are living longer—on average 6 years longer—health and quality of life are on the decline.

It begs the question, what does it take to live better, longer?. . . .Read More