All the science in the world won't help people who don't help themselves, said Agus, professor of medicine and engineering at the University of Southern California.
"Sitting for five hours a day is the same on a health basis as smoking a pack of cigarettes." He recommended frequent breaks to combat the negative effects of being chained to a desk all day.
Through a combination of technological developments such as DNA editing and personal responsibility like getting flu shots or sitting for shorter periods of time, humans can live longer, more productive lives, he said.
"No matter what, get up and go to bed at the same time. Your body strives for that regularity."
Arming people with the knowledge to make better and different lifestyle choices will maximize long-term health benefits, he said, "Big data is what's going to save us in the short run." For example, he said, "An amazing study came out showing that every year you delay retirement you reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's by 3 percent." This may increase your pension by 3% as well.
Just a thought.
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