People have been obsessed with cheating death for millennia, but until recently, little had been understood about how to extend life—or if it was even possible.

Scientists now say they are getting closer to unlocking the secrets of longevity. Billions of dollars are being spent on an effort to find drugs and other therapies that could help people live healthier for longer.

But what if the fountain of youth was already within our reach: everyday habits, backed by science, that could transform your health now?

Dr. Eric Verdin, president of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, says that while continued research into aging and potential longevity therapies is necessary and exciting, researchers have already identified four simple factors that could help people live healthier, longer li

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