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October 9, 2026

Longevity for the masses: You too can extend your life in good health

Monitoring metrics with a smart watch, healthy food, exercise, and a small pill, prescribed by a doctor. Professor Nir Barzilai — a native of Haifa who recently entered the top tier of the prestigious list of longevity researchers worldwide — explains why you really don't need millions to extend your life in good health, how an increase in the number of centenarians in the population contributes to the economy, and which test he is currently working on to turn you into super‑agers as well.

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