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> How much will people pay for an extra 5-10 years?

> Everything.

Yeah as long as it doesn't require any effort.

Exercise every day, stop alcohol, stop smoking, start eating well. You might not live longer but you'll live in good health longer, which is all that matter in the end. I'd take living until 60 in full physical and mental shape over slowly rotting in a retirement home until 90.

If we truly cared about health we wouldn't accept ICE cars inside our cities, fast food, sodas, fat acceptance movements, &c. We're not killed by diseases anymore, we're killed by sloth and gluttony.

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I do agree with you about the majority unwilling/unable to invest sufficient effort into their physical wellbeing.

But I strongly believe there is a small minority of people who are making consistent choices that positively impact longevity.

Anecdotally, I’m seeing it with my cohort of friends and family here in NZ as well as when visiting the US.

At the age of 50, I’m already seeing clear indicators of the bifurcation between those who are taking active steps to enhance their longevity compared to those who are not.

My personal opinion is that we will see single digit percentage of people who consistently take drive steps to enhance their health and well-being to enhance longevity,

Also important will be quality of life in the later years.

If you're unhealthy, lonely and constantly in pain then why bother?

I've read that having a good network of friends & family into old age can keep you feeling better, having hobbies and keeping active are also very beneficial.

It's something I'm actively thinking about now I'm approaching 50 myself. Swimming and yoga beckon :)

You don't even have to eat that well... After not smoking and reducing alcohol, reducing sugar (in particular fructose) is probably the best thing you can do for yourself. Then followed by less refined food overall.

Sugar is as addictive as anything, and its heavily subsidized and advertised for... A single 12oz can of Coca-Cola has as much, or more, refined sugar than the average adult should have in a day on average.

The statement wasn’t “what will people be willing to do for longevity”, the statement was “what will people be willing to pay”.

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