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Medical Breakthroughs May Mean That More People Will Live To Be Over 100 

Medical breakthroughs could mean that more of us will live to be 100 or even more, according to a longevity medicine expert

Medical breakthroughs could mean that more of us will live to be 100 or even more, according to longevity medicine expert Dr. Edouard Debonneuil co-founder of the London-based Longevity Clinic who says that modern technology, new medicine, additional medical breakthroughs, and healthy living could help more of us reach that mammoth milestone.

“If the current trend continues, we could see individuals living to 140 or 150 in good health. While that might sound sensational, it’s grounded in science and the longevity field is booming because of these breakthroughs,” said Dr. Debonneuil after a first-of-its-kind study, Rejuvenation Olympics, which produced promising anti-aging results. 

“One of the guys taking part is in his 60’s but biologically he resembles someone in their later 30’s. Some participants halved their biological age within two to three years and have reduced their ageing rate by 40 percent. This is a significant leap in human history, we now have the tools to age slowly,” continued Debonneuil.

Breakthroughs helping individuals live longer

Debonneuil works at the central London-based Longevity Clinic which is dedicated to helping “higher-performing individuals live longer” which of course comes with a nice membership price tag ranging anywhere from £5,000 to £135,000 annually. The clinic promotes a “holistic” approach to diet, exercise, and stress management techniques like yoga and meditation. 

Among supplements, the clinic promotes the use of rapamycin which is one of the breakthroughs suggested to extend lifespan by 20% by giving cellular autophagy a boost in effectiveness. Age is more than just a number, as such the longevity clinic also utilizes epigenetic testing to provide insight into member’s biological age as well as predisposition to certain diseases. 

“Longevity medicine has always been deeply compelling to me because it’s not merely about extending life—it’s about enhancing the quality of each stage of life,” said founder Lily Li. “By blending cutting-edge medical technologies with personalised treatments, I wanted to challenge the conventional view of ageing – transforming it from something to be feared into an opportunity for growth.”

No longer science fiction

“Extending lifespan is no longer science fiction—but how do we balance longevity with quality of life? Ethical longevity medicine focuses on healthspan, ensuring extended years are lived in vitality, purpose, and good health. At London Longevity Clinic, Dr. Edouard Debonneuil and our team take a science-driven, responsible approach to longevity.”

The clinic also believes that we now have the breakthroughs and tools to age slowly, and that longevity does not have to have age limits, as such the clinic promotes evidence-based changes that can significantly improve healthspan and quality of life. Even if these changes are made after reaching 40 years old they believe that it is never too late to start thriving. 

Aging in spurts

Aging was once thought to be a gradual linear process, however, recent research breakthroughs published in Nature Ageing suggests that it hits you the hardest in spurts at two distinct points in your life: the ages 44 and 60. But the good news is that there are certain measures that you can take to help combat those sudden shifts. 

For example, aerobic activity like a short jog for a half hour three times a week can help slow down cardiovascular aging, and protect against insulin resistance, weight gain, as well as oxidative stress which can lead to cell and tissue damage. 

At 44 our ability to break down alcohol and caffeine fats slows down, meaning that they stay in our system longer with detrimental effects on our liver, heart health, and sleep-wake cycle. 

In our 60s, our ability to break down carbohydrates shifts, making it harder to burn the energy from carbs with the excess getting stored as fat leading to weight gain. At the same time, our protein requirements increase to make up for the muscle loss experienced in our 40 we need to increase our protein intake. 

Our immune system also has significant changes in our 60s as the thymus shrinks. However, we can stimulate our immune system by moving more, less than an hour of moderate-intensity exercise promotes 15-20% more immune cells circulating in your system than before. 

Healthy anti-aging lifestyle

Beyond medical breakthroughs and getting a membership to a longevity clinic, healthy aging is a lifelong process that can help improve physical and mental health as well as the quality of life so that we can maintain our independence and resilience in our older years. The benefits of healthy aging include:

  • Reduced risk of disease: Staying active and healthy can help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. 
  • Improved recovery: Being healthy can help people recover from illness more quickly. 
  • Better mental health: Healthy aging can improve emotional well-being and resilience. It can also help people feel happier and less depressed. 
  • Increased life expectancy: Healthy aging can help people live longer and healthier lives. 
  • Improved cognitive function: Participating in mentally stimulating activities can help improve memory and thinking abilities. 
  • Greater sense of purpose: Doing things that people enjoy can help them feel happier and more resilient. 
  • Improved relationships: Healthy aging can help people create more meaningful relationships and feel more confident. 
  • Increased gratitude: Healthy aging can help people feel grateful for their health and be glad to be alive. 

Although living a healthy lifestyle is not one of the newer breakthroughs, healthy aging is a continuous process that can begin early in life just by making simple, sustainable healthful anti-aging lifestyle choices


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Tamsyn Julie Webber
Tamsyn Julie Webberhttp://www.worldhealth.net
I'm a healthy aging advocate and journalist at WorldHealth.net working to help spread the message of Alternative Medicine, longevity, health, wellness, well-being, and the use of gentler more natural approaches whenever possible. To keep receiving the free newsletter opt in.