Playing certain sports can help you live 13% longer than the general population
Medical Xpress - 01-Jun-2021Cricket, rugby, tennis and golf players lived longer; footballers, boxers and jockeys had shorter lives
International Longevity Centre UK
UK’s specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society, and what happens next
The International Longevity Centre UK was established in 1997 as one of the members of the International Longevity Centre Global Alliance, an international network on longevity.
Since our inception, we have published over 250 reports, organised over 300 events including the annual Future of Ageing conference.
We work with central government, local government, the private sector, and professional and academic associations to provoke conversations and pioneer solutions for a society where everyone can thrive, regardless of age.
Visit website: https://ilcuk.org.uk/
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Details last updated 04-Feb-2019
International Longevity Centre UK News
People nowadays live longer, but in poorer health
Guardian - 24-Nov-2017Adults are spending an increasing number of their retirement years in poor health
International Longevity Centre UK Blog Posts
18-Jun-2024
General Election 2024 Longevity Policies
What are the main political parties offering longevity enthusiasts in this year’s UK general election?
International Longevity Centre UK Creations
Irreplaceable: Adapting to lower birth rates and longer lives
29-Apr-2025
Lunchtime webinar organised by International Longevity Centre UK and supported by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Future of Ageing 2022: A vision for the next 25 years
24-Nov-2022
Annual conference by the International Longevity Centre
Global launch: Delivering prevention in an ageing world
07-Apr-2022
Event about prevention in an ageing organized by International Longevity Centre UK
Health equals wealth: How can the UK and Europe work together towards healthy ageing?
22-Nov-2021
ILC UK hosted virtual event exploring how the EU and UK can work together on healthy ageing
Report launch: The longevity of sporting legends
10-Jun-2021
Online event about the impact of professional sport on longevity organized by International Longevity Centre UK.
Future of Ageing 2020: Together for tomorrow
03-Dec-2020
Annual conference by the International Longevity Centre (virtual)
The new long life – A framework for flourishing in a changing world (Webinar)
20-Aug-2020
Prof Andrew Scott explains how COVID-19 has accelerated trends around technology and an ageing society
People at International Longevity Centre UK
