Have you ever wondered why some people live to be 90, or why some don’t even reach 60? Aside from accidents, an expert reveals the answer to this big question. So pay close attention, because here we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Reaching a certain age is a blessing that not everyone has, an opportunity we should seize and celebrate, as many would have liked to have had it.

As has been noted, people can live for a few or many years. Some people don’t make it past childhood, while others continue to live another year, even after turning 90.

While we would all like to live to be 90 or beyond, the reality is that not everyone has or will ever have that opportunity. The reason? In fact, there are several reasons, and an expert biogerontologist reveals what they are.

The director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, Valter Longo, has revealed the factors that influence how long you’ll live.

We may think that what we do on a daily basis doesn’t directly influence how long we’ll live, but it does, and significantly, and here’s why.

The factors that influence whether a person lives to 90

“Genetics may be very important for reaching 110, but the factors that determine whether a person lives to 65 or 90 are nutrition and lifestyle,” says biogerontologist Longo.

So, it’s clear that while genetics plays an important role, we must take care of other aspects if we want to live to be around 90 or older.

A good diet is necessary from childhood; however, as we grow, we require other types of nutrients, or in greater quantities, to meet our needs.

Considering the above, we understand that as we grow, our diet should be more balanced, focusing on fruits, vegetables, and fiber, while avoiding excesses such as sodium, sugars, fats, etc.

The ISSSTE reveals that nutrition “helps the development and proper functioning of your body, as well as the prevention and/or treatment of some diseases.”

“Your diet should be carefully considered from birth, but especially from the age of 20, although even after 60, changing to a diet focused on longevity can be very effective,” the expert says.

It is recommended that your special diet be rich in carbohydrates, at least 80%.

On the other hand, lifestyle also plays a fundamental role in a person’s lifespan, and it directly influences overall health, so it’s important to keep it in mind.

Quality of life refers to the amount of physical activity you do, whether you drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes, and the quality of sleep you get. The better all your habits are, the better your health will be and the greater the likelihood of avoiding disease.

Therefore, it’s very important to keep this information in mind.