From Geoff Harding, Sydney, Australia
Future biomedical research will probably provide years of better health in older age. However, to live long enough to enjoy this, young people must be encouraged to lead extremely healthy lifestyles. The obvious requirements are a healthy diet, minimal alcohol, no drugs of addiction and a consistent exercise and strength-maintenance programme. The brain should also be nurtured through continual learning and no excessive stress. Unfortunately, this may seem boring and challenging to some, but the benefits could be immense(16 August, p 28).
