Doctor says adults should score 8 points or higher on this simple longevity test

Doctor says adults should score 8 points or higher on this simple longevity test People who fail are more likely to die in six years .

The test measures multiple longevity factors, including heart health, balance, agility, core and leg strength and flexibility.

A 2012 study published by the European Society of Cardiology found a correlation between the SRT score and how long people live.

It doesn't do anything to measure your cardiovascular help (vitally important especially in older people), for example. And it may not even be the most reliable longevity test out there. It has been criticized for it's extremely unnatural range of motion, for starters — rising by pushing up on the sides of our ankles with our knees pointed outward is certainly not representative of a real-life situation. Some doctors insist that your comfortable walking speed is a better indicator of health and longevity, while others say grip strength is the key measurement. This article originally appeared two years ago ..