Why lifestyle choices affect how our bodies age and deteriorate

Prof Deepak Saini, convenor of the newly launched ‘Longevity India Initiative’ likens the human body to a vehicle in some ways. “Just as slamming a car door can weaken its hinges over time, certain lifestyle choices can affect how our bodies age and deteriorate,” Dr Saini told The Indian Express. The focus is to concentrate on the unique aspects of the Indian population to find ways to keep individuals healthy and active as they age. Hence, this clinical study will …