Dr. Olga Tkacheva, chief geriatrician at the Russian Ministry of Health and a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, advises monitoring cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
According to her, monitoring cholesterol and glucose levels, preventive checkups, physical activity, and quitting bad habits increase a person's chances of reaching the age of one hundred.
She says: "It is essential to conduct preventive checkups and monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels. These are indicators that determine premature aging of blood vessels. If a person realizes that their health is in their hands, they have every chance of living to the age of one hundred."
The expert points out that the most effective and consistent way to extend lifespan is through lifestyle changes. Therefore, giving up bad habits, engaging in physical, cognitive, and social activities, and maintaining a healthy diet are all factors that contribute to a longer lifespan.
According to her, many believe that genetics plays a major role in life expectancy, but this is not true. Families of centenarians often include members prone to premature death. However, despite unfavorable genetic factors, a person can still live a long life.
