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Can You Really Live to 150 Years Old? | Dr. Mark Hyman

10% Happier with Dan Harris

CHAPTER

The Buddhist Perspective on Longevity

Longevity scientists are talking about longevity escape velocity, which is essentially extending our life each year more than the rate at which we're dying. I think getting to 100 healthy years is achievable for most of us, maybe even 120. The Buddhist proposition is that it's worthwhile to get comfortable with your mortality because it makes the present moment more vibrant and gives your life a sense of priority.

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