Aging researcher Richard Faragher argues that centenarians' advice on longevity is misleading, as their long lives are often due to genetics and luck. He emphasizes the concept of survivorship bias, noting that successful centenarians are outliers, often untouched by the diseases that affected others. Instead of looking towards centenarians for longevity tips, Faragher suggests studying those who did not reach 100 to identify preventable causes of death. He highlights that while diets in longevity hotspots like the Mediterranean region appear beneficial, they do not guarantee long life, as genetics play a significant role.
Centenarians may have plenty of wisdom to share, but an expert on aging said you shouldn't take their advice on how to live past 100.
He explained why and shared four lifestyle choices people should follow instead for healthier lives.
Essentially, he said, eating a Mediterranean diet doesn't guarantee that you'll live as long as the centenarians in Sardinia, or Ikaria.
An expert on aging said that centenarians live to 100 because of luck and genetics, not due to lifestyle choices they offer.
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