The dietary and lifestyle diseases that kill most people and or cause people to suffer in poor health needlessly for the last 20% of their life are shown in the graph below. Virtually all of these could be prevented through an understanding and application of optimal lifestyle and diet.

While the average human lifespan currently ranges between 75 to 80 years, the possibility of extending life to 120 years or beyond has been a topic of scientific exploration. Several reputable scientists suggest that, with appropriate lifestyle choices, achieving such longevity may be feasible.

Scientists Who Believe in the Possibility of Extended Lifespans

• Dr. David Sinclair, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, has conducted extensive research on aging. He posits that it's possible to reset the body's age and potentially extend human lifespan significantly. In a 2023 interview, Sinclair stated, "In this paper, we're showing it's possible to reset the age of the body up to as much as 50 percent." (Source)
• Dr. Steven Austad, an expert in aging, believes that living beyond 120 years is attainable. He has engaged in academic discussions about the potential for humans to reach 150 years, citing ongoing research and advancements in understanding the aging process. (Source)
• Dr. Ernst von Schwarz, a cardiologist and stem cell researcher, has expressed optimism about extending human lifespan through medical innovations. He suggests that, thanks to stem cell research, humans could potentially live up to 150 years by the end of this century. (Source)

While these perspectives are promising, it's important to recognize that extending human lifespan to 120 years or beyond involves genetics and environment plus lifestyle and diet. Achieving such longevity awaits pioneers. The masses aren't likely to be involved until they see the pioneers doing it.

Most people today quietly expect to live into their 70s or 80s — and not much more. And yet, it’s curious that people with more education and income often live 10–15 years longer. Why is that?

• Studies show that the richest American men live about 15 years longer than the poorest, and the richest women live about 10 years longer than the poorest women.

At first glance, it might seem like this is about access to doctors or better healthcare. But the truth is simpler — and more hopeful: wealthier people tend to make different daily choices. They smoke less, eat differently, and are often more intentional about caring for their bodies.

Better health always comes down to two things: fewer toxic exposures and fewer nutrient deficiencies. And the good news? You don’t need to be wealthy to make those changes. You just need knowledge — and a willingness to act on it.

Another reason many people don’t expect to live past their 70s or 80s is something called normalcy bias — the belief that the future will look like the past.

• We think dying at 78 is normal, because that’s what we’ve seen around us.
• We view people living past 90 in vibrant health as rare exceptions — not potential role models.
• But our beliefs shape our outcomes. If we believe decline is inevitable, we’re far less likely to challenge it.

The reality is: the diseases that take most lives today — cancer, heart disease, strokes, Alzheimer's, diabetes — are overwhelmingly linked to lifestyle. And that means they’re largely preventable.

• Choosing a lifestyle that leads to chronic illness is no different than letting a car engine seize from lack of oil. It’s not inevitable — it’s just overlooked maintenance.
• What’s most heartbreaking is that many people spend the last 20% of their lives in pain or poor health — right at the time they could be enjoying more freedom and joy than ever before.

Suffering from preventable disease is becoming optional. That’s the era we now live in. And if that sounds bold, it should — because it's a bold truth. With the right knowledge, and a little willingness to live differently than the crowd, you can chart a radically different path.

As Hosea wrote: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” But today, that knowledge is available. And once you see what’s possible, you may find yourself wondering why everyone isn’t aiming to live vibrantly to 100 and beyond. Don’t let fear or skepticism stop you from stepping into that new paradigm. Many already are — and their stories are inspiring.

It’s Not Too Late to Choose a Better Future

Every day you wait to take care of your health matters — but not because you should feel guilty. It matters because life is precious, and the quality of your future can still be shaped by the choices you make today.

• When you delay building healthy habits, you quietly give up days — even weeks or months — of energy, clarity, freedom, and vitality that could have been yours.
• Those days add up. Waiting five years to begin healthy living could mean hundreds of vibrant days are gone — days you might one day wish you could get back.
• Ten years of delay could cost you a thousand joyful mornings, vacations with grandkids, or years spent doing what you love — but it doesn't have to be that way.
• The truth is, you still have time. But every day forward is an invitation — and an opportunity — you don't want to miss.

Let Your Health Be Your Wake-Up Call — Not Your Regret

Many people begin to feel their health slipping long before they reach retirement. Fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, slow healing — these aren’t just “getting older.” They're messages from the body, asking for help. You're not broken — you're being warned. And warnings are a gift when we act on them in time.

Yes, some people say, “I don’t want to outlive my friends or family.” That’s a personal choice. But what if you could outlive them in joy and health — and even inspire them to join you?

And sure, accidents happen — they always will. But let’s be honest: accidents account for only 5% of deaths. Chronic disease is the real threat — responsible for 95% of the suffering people experience in their later years. That’s where your choices matter most.

So if your health is already changing — if you’re noticing pain, weakness, brain fog, or low energy — don’t see it as failure. See it as your turning point. There’s still time to heal, restore, and build something beautiful.

If even a small part of you hopes for more life, more strength, more freedom in your future — you're not alone. You're in the right place. At Healthy Living, we believe that a longer, healthier, more joyful life is possible for anyone who wants it. And we’re here to walk that path with you.

Where Health Lives, the Eight Habits Are Alive

All around the world, there are places where people live long, strong, and clear-minded lives — without chronic disease, medication dependency, or decline. They simply live in ways that protect and nourish their bodies. No magic. No miracles. Just a lifestyle that avoids toxic overload, fills in missing nutrients, and supports cellular renewal day after day.

That kind of life is still possible — even in our modern world. It starts with living the Eight Habits of Health. They’re simple, powerful, and completely within your reach.