Sir David Attenborough, the beloved natural historian and environmental advocate, is set to mark his 100th birthday next month on 8 May. This extraordinary milestone not only celebrates a seven-decade career that has profoundly shaped our understanding of the natural world but also prompts reflection on the secrets to a long and healthy life. The BBC will commemorate the occasion with a week of special programming, including a new documentary, Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his seminal 1979 series, Life on Earth.
While human life expectancy has steadily risen over the past two centuries, reaching a century remains a remarkable achievement, sparking widespread curiosity about the factors contributing to such longevity. Dr Mohammed Enayat, a GP and founder of London-based longevity clinic HUM2N, defines this increasingly popular health trend as "an approach that seeks to have your health working for you for as long as possible to ultimately give you the best quality of life for as long as possible."
