Lifestyle Medicine: A Holistic Blueprint for Longevity and Healthspan Extension | Dr. Samuel Hansdak

Lifestyle factors—such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social connections—play a crucial role in promoting healthy aging, as mentioned by the session chair, Dr. Alexander Thomas (Association of Healthcare Providers, India). He advocated for a shift toward a curative medical model that focuses on lifestyle interventions to prevent and even reverse non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Adding to it, heart disease leads to around 17 million deaths each year—more than twice the number of deaths caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which totalled about 7 million Dr. Samuel Hansdak (CMC, Vellore) emphasized the urgent need to address the root causes of NCDs through a holistic approach centered on lifestyle, social connections, and well-being. Dr. Hansdak referenced landmark studies linking NCDs to lifestyle factors, while also pointing to emerging risks like climate change, screen exposure, and chronic stress. Concluding with insights from the Maori community, he credited their longevity to strong social ties and a sense of purpose, defining health as a balanced state restored through healing. 🔔 Subscribe and stay tuned! More: Longevity India: https://www.longevity.iisc.ac.in/