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Did you know that folks born in 1900 could expect to live an average of 47.3 years -- but if you were born in 2000, that increased to an amazing 76.6 years?

These days, however, the rapid gain in lifespan has slowed down by as much as 52% because of the obesity epidemic and non-medical drug usage. But I think we are about to experience another great gain.

You can extend your healthy lifespan significantly -- even to 100. My chronological age is 79, but my RealAge is 56.8. As a result of my healthy choices (158 of them!), that means my risk of disability and dying is far lower than the risks for someone age 79 whose RealAge is also 79 -- or older. I make sure to maintain optimal levels of blood pressure, lousy LDL cholesterol and blood sugar, manage stress and don't use nicotine, plus I regularly see my primary care doctor and keep my screenings and immunizations up to date. Those important self-care steps cause youth-promoting epigenetic changes that protect me -- and can effectively protect you -- from unnecessary, premature aging. And with statins and the new diabetes/weight-loss GLP-1 medications to help so many folks here in the U.S., I think we'll see a major boost in life expectancy in the next decade.

If you want to discover how you can adopt some of my favorite life-extending techniques, check out my blog at michaelfroizenmd.substack.com, my book "The Great Age Reboot" and watch "What is Your Real Age? with Dr Michael Roizen"on YouTube.

Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, "The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow," and find out more at www.4YOUngevity.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at questions@4YOUngevity.com.

(c)2023 Michael Roizen, M.D.

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