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Achieving a longer, healthier life involves lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, alongside medical management. This review explores factors influencing longevity and potential therapies for a healthier lifespan.

Keywords:

Aging Lifespan Longevity

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Area of Science:

Gerontology and Preventive Medicine
Understanding the biological basis of aging and longevity.

Background:

Longevity, defined as a longer and healthier life, enhances community vitality and healthcare.
Aging is multifactorial, involving telomere attrition, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impaired intercellular communication.

Purpose of the Study:

To review accepted guidelines for preventive medical management and healthy lifestyle choices.
To discuss potential therapies and interventions for improving longevity and healthspan.

Main Methods:

Narrative review of existing scientific literature on longevity and aging.
Analysis of lifestyle factors, medical management strategies, and pharmacological interventions.

Main Results:

Key lifestyle modifications include physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
Medical management focuses on controlling blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein, diabetes, and smoking cessation.
Emerging therapies like intermittent fasting and medications (metformin, rapamycin, lithium, vitamins) show potential for enhancing longevity.

Conclusions:

A comprehensive approach combining lifestyle changes and medical care is essential for promoting longevity.
This review aims to guide primary care providers in addressing the challenge of enhancing healthy lifespan amidst healthcare shortages.