Vladimir Putin has been overheard musing about a future where human organs could be replaced again and again, essentially rewinding the body’s clock. During a conversation in Beijing, China’s President Xi Jinping reportedly noted that some forecasts imagine people reaching 150 within this century. Around the same time, a Chinese startup called Lonvi Biosciences talked up an anti-aging pill designed with that milestone in mind. It all feeds into the same modern obsession, the hope that science can stretch our years far beyond what feels normal.
This hunger for longevity is not limited to heads of state. Tech billionaires and self-styled biohackers are chasing it too, including Bryan Johnson, who has drawn attention for extreme routines and even blood-based experiments. Yet while more people are reaching 100 than ever before, the broader rise in life expectancy has slowed in recent years. Experts often point to familiar culprits like highly processed diets, chronic stress, and a daily life built around sitting.
When doctors talk about living longer, they usually start with food, and not in a trendy way. They often point to the so called Blue Zones, places like Okinawa, Sardinia, and Ikaria where people commonly stay healthy into very old age. Dr. Debra Marcos highlights patterns that keep showing up, plenty of plants, fiber, and healthy fats that support the heart, steady blood sugar, and help maintain a stable weight. She also recommends simple additions like omega-3 sources such as walnuts and salmon, extra virgin olive oil, and legumes for their mix of fiber and plant protein.
Some research has put numbers to these habits. A University of Zurich study published in 2025 suggested that a daily gram of omega-3s could slow biological aging by about four months. Longevity clinician Ralph Montague takes a more practical view, saying the longest living groups tend to build meals around vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats while keeping ultra processed foods to a minimum. He also likes the idea of stopping a meal before you feel completely full, which may support metabolic health over time.
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Movement is the other non-negotiable. Dr. Suzanne Hackenmiller describes the body as designed to move, and even small bursts of activity can improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and sharpen focus. She singles out walking as an underestimated tool, linking it to lower chronic disease risk and even a meaningful reduction in dementia risk. Add in strength training to protect muscle and bones, plus gentler work like yoga for balance and flexibility, and you get a mix that ages well.
Sleep and connection round out the picture. Psychologist William Van Gordon notes growing awareness that poor sleep can ripple into mental health and productivity, not just fatigue. An analysis from Oregon Health and Science University in December 2025 highlighted sleep as a powerful driver of longevity, with researcher Andrew McHill urging people to aim for seven to nine hours when possible. Purpose matters too, and the Japanese idea of ikigai, a reason to get up each day, has been linked with lower mortality in large studies. Psychotherapist Lowri Dowthwaite Walsh also emphasizes friendship, not as a nice extra, but as real support that can buffer stress and protect wellbeing.
What do you think, is aiming for 150 inspiring, unsettling, or simply unrealistic, and which habit feels most worth focusing on right now? Share your thoughts in the comments.
