In a world where life expectancy is changing at a rapid pace, every medical breakthrough raises new questions and new hopes. The age at which we will die has been a constant question, both for each individual and for science. Now that answer could be closer than we think.
José Hernández, neurosurgeon and longevity expert, has made a statement that leaves no one indifferent. He has done so with such absolute certainty that he has surprised even the most skeptical.
The basis of a long and quality life
During his appearance on the podcast La fórmula del éxito, hosted by Uri Sabat, the specialist spoke about the key factors for living longer. He states that longevity doesn't depend on a single habit, but on a set of sustained practices. Hernández emphasizes that daily exercise, good nutrition, and stress control are essential.
However, he warns that none of this works if people don't value its effects and keep it up in the long term. For the neurosurgeon, the key is to build from the ground up. Adopting a healthy lifestyle isn't a trend, but an investment that will bear fruit over time.
Artificial intelligence and genetics: the future is already here
The expert went further by stating that we are living through a historic stage in the field of medicine. Technology and artificial intelligence, combined with biotechnology, will mark the beginning of a new era of longevity. Hernández referred to the so-called "Yamanaka factors," which have already shown significant progress in animals.
He states that in the next 10 or 15 years these findings will be applicable to humans. In his words, "we will live more than 120 years" and "the person who will reach 150 has already been born." He added, "I'd bet my life that you and I will see this technology in our lifetime."
A new social paradigm on the way
Beyond the biological, Hernández points to a deep transformation in our way of living. With longer lives, we will have to rethink education, work, and even family models. Low birth rates, combined with longer life spans, will force a redesign of the social structure.
Everything will have to change, from how careers are planned to when to retire; it will be a change in every area. His words not only invite reflection, but also project optimism. Living longer will be a real possibility, but also a collective challenge that is already beginning to take shape.