Thanks to today's advanced research and new innovations, it's more than possible for us to live longer, stronger and healthier lives
While life expectancy in the U.S. dropped one full year during the first half of 2020, according to a CDC report, much of that was attributed to the pandemic. Prior to Covid, however, life expectancy in the U.S. was 78.8 years in 2019, up a tenth of a year over 2018
As a longevity researcher, I've spent the bulk of my career gathering insights from world-leading health experts, doctors, scientists and nutritionists from all over the world. Here's what I tell people when they ask about the non-negotiable rules I live by for a longer life:
1. Get regular checkups
Early diagnosis is critical for the prevention of disease and age-related decline, so it's important to get yourself checked regularly, and as comprehensively as possible
At the very least, I make it a point to have a complete annual physical exam that includes blood count and metabolic blood chemistry panels, a thyroid panel and testing to reveal potential deficiencies in vitamin D, vitamin B, iron and magnesium (all nutrients that our body needs to perform a variety of essential functions)
