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☆ 3 simple tests that show how well you're aging, which you can do right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Good balance, strength, and a sturdy gait keep us mobile and independent as we age. There are other quick, simple tests you can do at home to help you assess how fit you are for your age. AdvertisementHow long a person can stand on one leg could reflect how well they're aging, according to a study. "If you have poor balance, you're at risk of falling, whether or not you're moving. It's typically used on older adults to test leg strength and endurance, but there's some evidence that it's also useful for measuring athletic performance in younger adults.

Persons: —, Kenton Kaufman, Kaufman, Dr, Sara Bonnes, Jennifer Tripkin, Fortune Organizations: Service, Mayo Clinic, PLOS ONE, National Institute, Aging, British, of Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic study's, Getty, Healthy Longevity Clinic, of Gerontology, Biological Sciences, Center of Healthy Aging, National Council, European Locations: Minnesota

☆ This 5-second walking test can tell you how well you're aging
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The 6-meter walk test is a quick assessment that measures your functional fitness. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt only takes about five seconds to get a sense of how well you're aging. The 6-meter walk test has become a key vital sign that clinicians working in longevity clinics worldwide use to track their patients' fitness and longevity.

Persons: —, Sara Bonnes Organizations: Service, Healthy Longevity Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Business Locations: Minnesota

☆ Positivity alone won't increase your lifespan, experts say—you must also possess these key personal traits
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Staying positive is also a key piece of advice for anyone hoping to live a long, healthy life. Centenarians, or those who reach 100 years old, frequently credit their lengthy lifespan to their positive attitude. Personality can be a "big factor" when it comes to longevity, says Petr Sramek, CEO of Healthy Longevity Clinic, a medical practice that seeks to extend clients' lives. Don't miss: 100-year-old sisters share 5 simple tips for leading a long, happy life Let's say a client has chronic inflammation, Sramek says. But they must possess the type of personality that is willing to seek and accept help.

Persons: Ruth Sweedler, Madeline Paldo, doesn't, Petr Sramek, Sramek, — Organizations: CNBC, Healthy Longevity Clinic

☆ 100-year-olds have interesting advice on how to live longer, but 'you cannot use it as guidance,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The number of centenarians, or those who live until 100, is on the rise, prompting many of us to wonder: What's their secret? To find out, it makes sense to go straight to the source and ask these super-agers what they are doing differently. Petr Sramek is the CEO of Healthy Longevity Clinic, a medical practice that uses health biomarkers, such as blood pressure or DNA, to create a plan that will lengthen a client's life. For a hefty price tag, the clinic will design you a "roadmap" based on your own health needs. Advice from this demographic might be interesting, but "you cannot use it as guidance for anyone else," he says.

Persons: Petr Sramek, Sramek Organizations: Healthy Longevity Clinic

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