The Idea of Living a Long & Healthy Life is Catching on Quickly
How Long Do You Want to Live?

When you think about an old person, do you see someone in a wheelchair or hospice bed barely able to care for themselves or do you see a vibrant individual still able to enjoy their good heath and wellbeing?
The idea of living a long and healthy life is catching on quickly, as people everywhere are beginning to realize the importance of taking care of their health.
We know that eating healthy, exercising regularly, and managing stress are essential for our overall wellbeing, but what else can we do to increase our longevity and healthspan? And what role do our God given genes play in this game of life? Are we dealt a certain hand and that’s it? Because your mother died at a young age of cancer and your father died of a heart attack in his early sixties, does that mean you’re doomed to the same fate? Or does something called epigenetics come into play? Does our environment and our choices in life determine how our genes get expressed and as a result affect our longevity and our healthspan? These are the many questions that keep me awake at night. Oh wait, did I mention how important sleep is to our overall health and a contributing factor as to how we age. It’s all very complicated to say the least!
One of the areas I find most fascinating is how in our current state, which I will call Medicine 2.0, we are in a very reactive mode. That is, we treat someone when they get sick; thus, the term “sick care” as opposed to “healthcare”. A lot of this stems from the fact that the system is so entrenched and the powers that be are not willing to give up control or the profits that go along with it! The challenge is we don’t add much to a persons life under this model. All we do is give them what Peter Attia, MD calls marginal decades where they die a slow and often very painful death.
In the new model of healthcare, Medicine 3.0 where it is a pro-active personalized prevention model, we give people bonus decades where they live in vibrant health in every dimension and delay death and when the decline does come it is steep and relatively brief.
Investing in preventative healthcare is a great place to start. This includes things like regular check-ups, tests for monitoring health, and screenings to help identify any potential problems. Additionally, being mindful of our lifestyle choices is a great way to ensure our long-term health. For example, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight can help keep us feeling our best for years to come.
The research is constantly changing, and we need to be open to new ideas and the latest and greatest discoveries ensuring the science is sound on the one hand and realizing that one-size doesn’t necessarily fit all. We are all unique and that is why I used the term personalized medicine which is on the horizon. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), I believe there will be many breakthroughs coming down the pike very soon and we need to stay alert to ensure we embrace the ones that will work for us.
The current science is still very conclusive though that exercise is likely the most important element to a long and healthy life. Maintaining and even increasing our muscle mass is key to maintaining a healthy body and mind. That and our attitude are the most important things. I used to say that you can’t out exercise a bad diet. The science is suggesting otherwise. I am not suggesting you shouldn’t eat well and be cognizant of what you eat and put in your body; you certainly should. What I am saying is the science is clear, exercise is hands down one of the most, if not the most important factor to healthy aging!
Then, there’s the argument that our attitude plays an important role in our aging. We all know that people who are surrounded by family and friends or are part of a community tend to live longer than those that do not have these attributes.
There is increasing evidence that our mental health and our attitude play key roles in determining how long we live and how we enjoy that journey.
We can look to the latest advances in technology and medicine to help us stay healthy and fit. From wearable fitness trackers that allow us to monitor our physical activity to online programs to help us manage our diet, there are a number of tools available that can keep us on track with our health goals.
Ultimately, the key to living a long and healthy life is in our own hands. By making smart choices today, we can ensure that we enjoy a longer and healthier life tomorrow. With the right balance of preventative care, lifestyle change, and being tuned in to technological advancement we can all take charge of our own longevity and healthspan.
So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and start taking charge of your health today! With the right steps, a long and healthy life is within your reach.
Now you have the tools, so start living longer and healthier today! Invest in preventative health care, be mindful of lifestyle choices, and take advantage of the latest technology – your future self will thank you for it. With these tips, you’ll be off to a great start in boosting your longevity and healthspan!
Ron Brough, MNLP, MTLT, TCHt, CVB
Master Practitioner of NLP (MNLP)
Master NLP Coach (Executive & Life)
Master Practitioner of Timeline Therapy(TM) (MTLT)
Board Designated Hypnosis Trainer (TCHt)
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Ron is an International Tax Specialist and Certified Value Builder. He is also a Business and Life Coach utilizing (NLP) Neuro Linguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy and Hypnosis. Ron loves to guide people along the path to greater healthy & wealth. Most recently he has turned these passions into being a force for change from our current system of reactive sick care to one of proactive healthcare.
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