As soon as I turned 60, my focus on longevity intensified. I want to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible. I know many of you want the same. You want to live a long, active, engaged, healthy life and die young as late as possible.

Advances in public health, surgery, and medicine are trying to extend our lifespan, but what about our health­span? Your lifespan is how long you live. Your healthspan is how many years you live a healthy, vibrant life. You want your healthspan to equal your lifespan.

The new science of longevity, based on the principles of Functional Medicine, is the science of health and restorative and regenerative medicine. It is not about just treating dis­ease but about building resilience and vitality long­term. If you believe your genes are stacked against you, this is even more reason to double down on the science of creating health.

A large European study called EPIC found that incorpo­rating four simple behaviors can dramatically reduce your risk of developing diseases of aging (Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer). These include not smoking, exercising three and a half hours a week, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight.

These four behav­iors alone seemed to prevent 93 percent of diabetes cases, 81 percent of heart attacks, 50 percent of strokes, and 36 per­ cent of all cancer cases.

I’ve experienced these amazing advances firsthand so should you... Get Moving