Human longevity research discovers
secrets of healthy aging
What is a realistic healthy human life span?
In 1900 the average longevity or life span in the US was 47 years. In 2007 average US life span is 77.8 years. Improvements in health care, diet, personal care, and other factors have extended life expectancy more than 30 years during this century of discovery. Age 50 is the new 30 for many Baby Boomers. Historically age was considered a simple chronological condition. As time passed the hands of our biological clocks advanced until midnight arrived. We are learning that aging processes are more complex than we thought and may not be so inevitable. We can affect the speed of our biological clock. Following five simple longevity tips can keep you alive past 90.
Health Preservation is vital!
Health preservation is wealth preservation in the truest sense for the individual and for society. Retirement planning must recognize health is a fundamental component of personal wealth. Without health it may not be possible to enjoy your wealth and your finances may be entirely consumed by health care expenses. Conversely, good health can preserve wealth by extending work span, reducing health costs, and raising the health and quality of ones senior years. The period of healthy and productive life is known as the human healthspan. The goal of longevity extension is to lengthen the healthspan.
The pertinent question for most of us is how can we age with health and grace so that our middle and senior years are vibrant and healthful until the end of our days, and not a time of senility and suffering? As lifespans increase it is the responsibility of each individual to make their aging years as healthy as possible.
Healthy Aging is the goal
The goal of healthy and positive aging is realistic and achievable. We recognize the body will age, but quality of life can be kept with good health maintenance, a Longevity Diet, personal fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. Other factors can be appropriate for many individuals such as hormone therapies, anti aging vitamins, nutritional supplements, medical spa treatments and gerontology medicine. This site presents the secret of longevity and the latest medical research and news available.
Live long and prosper!
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