Doctor pointed to a simple way to identify the risk of early death in 30 seconds

A simple chair test will help identify an increased risk of premature death in 30 seconds, claims Don Harper, a therapist and author of a book on longevity. In an interview with HuffPost, the expert revealed this self-diagnostic method available to everyone.

According to Harper, to check the biological age of your body, it's enough to start a timer for 30 seconds and count how many times during this period you can stand up from a chair and sit back down. "On average, a 60-year-old man can do 14 repetitions; a woman of the same age - 12. If your result is significantly lower than this, the risk of falls and early death increases," warns the doctor.

Harper emphasizes an encouraging fact: the identified risk can be significantly reduced if you start regular training, paying special attention to balance and endurance exercises.

The specialist also notes the natural decline in test results with age. For the 65-69 age group, 12 squats for men and 11 for women are considered normal. By 80-84 years, this indicator decreases to 10 for men and 9 for women. And at the age of 90, men are able to perform seven squats on average, women - four.