In 2040 Spain It will also reach Japan The oldest country in the world With a life expectancy of more than 85 years, according to projections published by The Lancet. The prestigious scientific journal conducted a study that took everything into account … Mortality variables For specific reasons and general reasons, as well as associated indicators, using a framework that gives different scenarios for several risk factors.
Reference in proactive preventive medicine and Spain’s leader in the field of medicine for healthy aging, MD Angel Dorantez I talked about aging and its causes, but also about how to have a good quality of life, in a recent conversation at “I Have a Plan” podcast..
The longevity expert and author of the book “Youth at the Age of 100” confirms that if we want to reach average life expectancy and avoid serious diseases, We must be aware of self-careWhich many people seem to forget. He also insists that “there is no drug that can diminish all the benefits that exercise can provide.” Obviously, if exercise were a supplement, there wouldn’t be a doctor on the planet who wouldn’t recommend it. Studies indicate that a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of premature death by 20% to 30%.
The relationship between fat, testosterone and longevity
Durantez, recognized by Forbes magazine among the nation’s top doctors, advocates a preventative approach to health that combines… Medicine, science and daily habits. He confirms that Active lifestyle It affects how many years we live, and it can improve Metabolic, hormonal and mental parameters Without the side effects of medications. For example, he explained, increased fat mass reduces testosterone levels, because “in body fat, testosterone is metabolized into estradiol.”
Therefore, maintaining good body composition affects not only beauty, but also vitality and hormonal functions. Our muscles play a vital role in our health and longevity. If you have good muscle mass you will gain well-being, independence and independence.
In the talk, the doctor highlights the importance of movement and behavior as the cornerstones of healthy aging. Moreover, it highlights that Aging can be ‘slowed or even partially reversed’ With a well structured mix of Strength exercises, proper nutrition, rest, and stress management.
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Maintain a positive attitude and optimistic mindset towards life
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Exercise regularly and frequently, prioritizing staying active every day
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Follow a healthy diet, preferring a Mediterranean diet based on real foods and avoiding processed foods and sugars; She also recommends intermittent fasting or moderate calorie restriction
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Sleep well, respect sleep hygiene, and ensure adequate rest routine (7-8 hours a day, avoid screens before bed, dark and cool room).
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Avoid toxic habits such as alcohol, tobacco, and other substances, in addition to reducing exposure to environmental toxins.
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Control stress by incorporating practices such as mindfulness, meditation or yoga to take care of mental health
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Personalize prevention and medical monitoring: Undergo proactive and personalized medical examinations to anticipate risks
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Consider nutritional supplements if a deficiency is detected, especially vitamin D, omega-3, probiotics, coenzyme Q10 and B vitamins, always after analysis and professional advice.
“If you don’t train No accessory is worth it“If you don’t have muscle mass, and you have excess visceral fat and signs of inflammation, that’s what makes you age so quickly,” he warns during the interview: “What does it matter if this supplement boosts your immune system if you don’t exercise at all? Start by going to the gym two days a week, that has a much bigger impact on your future health than all the immune globulin you can take.”
Why is it better to skip dinner or eat early?
The anti-aging doctor also referred to recent studies on intermittent fasting, highlighting this Protocols that eliminate dinner Those who eliminate breakfast show better metabolic and longevity outcomes. He points out that “the signs are clearly improving,” stressing the importance of the famous and modern circadian rhythm in health.
And finally, Dorantez – who defends the importance of Maintain healthy lifestyles and Monitor vital signs – is reflected in the rise of figures such as Brian Johnson, the American entrepreneur and Silicon Valley investor who is investing millions of dollars in reversing his biological age using the most controversial treatments in existence. Although he acknowledges the amazing progress, the Spanish doctor asserts that “the real antidote to aging is not in the laboratory, but in daily perseverance.” The key: Start taking care of yourself, the sooner the better.