Olga Tkacheva named the most effective ways to prolong life

Olga Tkacheva reported that vaccination, physical activity and good sleep help prolong life.

The greatest effect is provided by timely control of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, as well as correction of hearing and vision impairment.

Research shows that people who become more physically active in the second half of life are healthier and live longer.

MOSCOW, September 29 - RIA Novosti. Vaccination, physical activity, adequate sleep, timely control of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are the most effective ways to prolong life, Olga Tkacheva, director of the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center of Pirogov University, and president of the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians, told RIA Novosti.

“The greatest effect is provided by timely control of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, vaccination, reasonable selection of medications and correction of hearing and vision impairment. Equally important are physical activity, sufficient protein intake, adequate sleep and smoking cessation,” Tkacheva said.