• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.