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Want to Live Forever? Science Says Do These Exercises

Michael Hunter, MD
BeingWell
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3 min readNov 25, 2024

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I know, I know.

Who wants to live forever if you are not in great shape, physically and intellectually?

But today, I’ll share how you can unlock improvements in both longevity and healthspan.

How do different exercise types relate to longevity?

A new study provides some answers.

Philosophers on Exercise

Before we turn to the provocative new study, let’s look at what some historical thinkers had to say about physical activity.

While uttered centuries ago, the words still ring true.

First, the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates:

“Without exercise, a good diet alone is not sufficient, and eventually medical treatment will be needed.”

Hippocrates presages a future of sedentary living, with a deficit of body movement owing to the advances of modern technology.

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Here is Epictetus speaking on philosophy:

“Don’t explain your

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Michael Hunter, MD
Michael Hunter, MD

Written by Michael Hunter, MD

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com

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