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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Claire Cohen

The longevity race: Could we really live to 150?

Longevity might still be the hottest industry in Silicon Valley — with tech titans pouring millions of dollars into life extension, often using themselves as guinea pigs. But where US cities like LA and New York have been hotspots for the “live longer” industry, London is fast catching up. The capital is rapidly making a name for itself as a global hub for innovation in the field, thanks to its concentration of scientific expertise and high-net-worth individuals. You’ll probably have noticed the number of clinics, spas and gyms providing longevity packages that have popped up around the city — offering, in some shape or form, to make you feel and look younger. Read our guide to the hottest longevity-focused London health spas, here.

As Dr Richard Siow, director of ageing research at King’s College London, puts it: “Longevity is not extending our existence, but it’s trying to maintain wellbeing and prevent age-related conditions. It’s how we can age as healthily as possible to whatever number we reach.”

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