By Healthcare Business Today Guest Author -July 20, 2022

By Garick Hismatullin

Aging is one of the most natural processes humans undergo. The increase of molecular and cellular damage as we age is a fact of life. Slowing down this process can slow down aging, and one way to do this is through prevention. 

The idea that “prevention is better than cure” is now more relevant than ever. Without prevention, we experience health complications that only worsen with age. It can affect one’s quality of life as they grow older, or even reduce a person’s life expectancy.

When we focus on prevention, we can significantly increase life expectancy. Longevity isn’t the only thing we stand to gain, either. With prevention-focused care, we can also improve quality of life as we age. 

By 2030, 16% of the population will be adults aged 60 years and above, which is expected to double over time. Slowing down and reversing aging – now officially considered a disease – is essential to ensure that this population will live fulfilled lives and not put undue strain on healthcare systems.

5 Keys to Personal Longevity

It is crucial for everyone to carry out measures for personal longevity. These measures could greatly reduce or prevent the potential of acquiring age-related diseases in later years. 

Below are several practices that can improve a person’s longevity and quality of life:

1. Knowing your own body’s condition, from medical history to more recent personal health records, is vital.

Taking laboratory tests can ensure the identification of diseases at their early stages. Furthermore, correlating recently updated health information to family history is crucial for health care professionals to prescribe proper medical treatments. 

Early interventions backed by clinical data are one of the keys to prolonging life expectancy and improving the quality of life in old age. 

2. Employing preventive treatment reduces the risks associated with age-related diseases. 

Clinical interventions can prevent disease, reduce its severity, or restore previously lost functions. 

Additionally, several studies report that early medical intervention, such as taking microdoses of drugs, can help prevent or reduce damage accumulation over time. 

3. The key to good health is in boosting your defenses.  

Make sure your medication, supplements, and nutrition are on point. Taking the right supplements can reduce the risk of age-related diseases. 

Studies have shown that vitamin deficiencies are one of the leading causes of deterioration in health over time. Conversely, people with a high antioxidant intake generally have lesser chances of developing recurring cardiovascular illnesses.

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