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Is 150 years really as long as we can ever live?

Is 150 years really as long as we can ever live?

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Living The Maximum Age

Living The Maximum Age

  • Many people live for more than a hundred years, and the maximum recorded age has been of a French woman who lived till 122.
  • The average life expectancy is close to 80 years.
  • New research using computer simulation shows that the maximum lifespan of a human being is 150 years.

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The Gompertz Equation

First observed in the 19 century, the Gompertz Equation states that the chance of our death from infection and disease doubles every 8 to 9 years.

Factors like our diet, drinking and smoking, exercise routine, organ functioning and marital status play a part in determining how many years we will live.

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The Way Our Body Is

  • The faster we recover from an illness, the longer we can expect to live.
  • The white blood cell levels indicate if the body has inflammations.
  • The red blood cell levels indicate the risk of heart disease or memory loss.

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Factors That Can Help Us Live Long

  • Genetics play a crucial role in how long we live.
  • A good diet and plenty of exercise helps one stay in shape and live longer(but we knew that).
  • Getting good treatment and medication to heal from problems is also an important factor.

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