Interest in the relatively young field of Longevity Medicine (also called Biogerentology) is growing rapidly. People want to live longer, healthier lives; no one wants to spend their golden years sick, demented and dependant on others. Following the principles of Preventive Cardiology (eating well, staying fit, treating risk factors for cardiovascular disease) will definitely result in improved health and lifespan, but Longevity Medicine goes a bit further — it seeks to truly optimise the factors thought to confer health and vitality in the elderly.
Want to know what to do to be strong and healthy at 80, 90 and beyond? Special forms of exercise, optimising sleep and minimising stress will be key. There may be supplements you can take to be healthier for longer as well as certain medications. Early trial results suggest that future Longevity Medicine has much much more to offer those who want to look and feel like 30 when they are 80!