India, Nov. 24 -- Talks of longevity keep popping every now and then, especially when a centenarian makes headlines and everyone's looking for scoops on their long life's secrets. The curiosity to add years to life is not a novel concept; it has been around for a long time. Often, many wonder if there's a formula or secret pill. But the actual truth is way simpler than you think.

Ht Lifestyle connected to Dr Farman Ali, longevity expert and specialist surgeon at Tata Main Hospital, to learn more about longevity. For the surgeon, the meaning of longevity is different.

"Longevity is not about immortality; it is about impact. It is never about adding years to life, but instead, it's all about adding life to years," he said. He identified a...