IT’S ALL IN THE MIND

At a retreat led by Deepak Chopra, Tatler learnt from the pioneer of mind-body medicine himself about the medical benefits of mindfulness and how a prioritising peace can lead to a longer, happier life

By Aaron De Silva

Longevity has come into sharp focus in recent years. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global population of over-65s is projected to double from 750 million in 2019 to 1.5 billion in 2050. That’s one sixth of humanity. The current generation simply refuses to age as their predecessors did, as they yearn for innovative approaches to longevity and healthspan—that is, the length of time that a person is healthy, not just alive. As Dan Buettner, author and host of the 2023 Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, says, “Most of us are leaving good years on the table. [Globally, about two-thirds of people] will die prematurely from an avoidable disease. How do we fix this? It’s not by trying to prevent death; it’s by…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2024

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