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Kat Storr

Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'early predictor of healthy ageing’ he looks for in patients - and it’s nothing to do with how you look

Dr Amir Khan.

When it comes to ageing with longevity, it's so much more about what you can do with your body than what you see in the mirror.

Dr Amir Khanis an NHS GP and woman&home's resident doctor. He sees patients in his office every day, and when he does, he's not thinking about whether someone has lots of visible muscle or "looks fit". "[I'm thinking] 'can you get out of a chair easily? Can you climb stairs? Can you stop yourself from falling? Can you carry shopping? Can you stay independent?'" he says.

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