It In very broad terms, the gradual breakdown of our DNA causes aging.  The TILDA longevity study out of the University of Dublin suggests that how we age is 20% genetic and predestined, or if you like, preprogrammed into us. Again using the TILDA study wording, the other 80% is what it calls epigenetic which means the activities of our DNA is affected by our cells and that interaction (good and bad) is a function of how we live.

It won’t surprise anyone to know that diet and exercise are key elements in this equation but there is a lot more to it.  Things like a sense of community, maintaining long term friendships, sleep, and purpose, all play vital parts to our longevity journey.

There are clear physical indicators to how your body is aging and at VividLife we provide services that range from simple recommendations on things to read and listening to, books and podcasts from specialists who are devoted to living longer and living better that will help you set you on the right track to a longer and better life or you can step it up and receive personalised diet and exercise advice, programmes and principles, right through to tracking wearables and bio-markers that give feedback on what your body is doing, how it is aging, and identify areas that you might want to focus on then right through to medical support where we run a number of tests to get an inside out view of where your body is at.  Regardless of how deeply you want to dive in, our desire and goal is to give you information that will help you navigate the longevity and wellness road and give you focus and direction on your way to longer and better living.