Staying fit might be more straightforward than we think – here’s what you should know
Current NHS guidance echoes Dr Longo’s sentiment (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/EyeEm)
We’re often told that hitting ‘10,000 steps’ daily is crucial for good health. Yet, a leading longevity expert has indicated that keeping fit could be simpler than we imagine.
Dr Valter Longo heads the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, leading research on the challenges of growing older. Whilst most adults in the UK live to approximately 80, he believes that you can ‘stay young’ and enhance longevity by adhering to certain lifestyle principles.
Whether you like it or not, physical activity is central to this strategy. In a 2019 interview, Dr Longo reportedly…