# Neurologist warns of risks in aging passively

> Conrado Estol says life expectancy doubled in a century but quality of those years remains unresolved, and seven daily habits can change that.
- Title: Neurologist warns of risks in aging passively · LA NACION
- Summary: Conrado Estol says life expectancy doubled in a century but quality of those years remains unresolved, and seven daily habits can change that. Neurologist…
- Keywords: conrado estol, neurology, aging, longevity, health habits, cognitive health, argentina, LA NACION
- Source: LA NACION — https://lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/conrado-estol-neurologo-advirtio-sobre-los-riesgos-de-la-pasividad-en-la-vejez-estamos-nid04112026
- Author: LA NACION
- Published: 2026-11-04T08:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: conrado estol, neurology, aging, longevity, health habits, cognitive health, argentina, news, politics
## Life expectancy doubled, quality lags
Neurologist Conrado Estol told LA NACION that life expectancy doubled in the last century, but the quality of those additional years remains unresolved.
## Abandon old ideas of old age
Estol said society must abandon the traditional notion of third age because human biology is experiencing an unprecedented transition.

> Estamos experimentando una transición sin precedentes
## Early education cuts dementia risk
Estol cited The Lancet publications linking early cognitive development to better brain health in the future, saying early education reduces dementia risk significantly.

> La educación temprana reduce un porcentaje importante del riesgo de llegar a tener demencia
## Seven pillars of healthy aging
Estol listed the seven pillars as stress control, maintaining social bonds, correct sleep, zero cigarettes, moderate alcohol, healthy nutrition and exercise.

> Los siete pilares son: controlar el estrés, mantener tus vínculos sociales, dormir de forma correcta, cero cigarrillo, moderar el alcohol, nutrición sana y ejercicio
## Stay active, not passive in retirement
Estol warned against early retirement stigma and passivity, noting most successful businesses are started by people over sixty years old.

> No tenés que decir, tengo 75, a ver qué hago, me pongo a ver telenovelas toda la tarde. No. Tenés que mantenerte activo
## Chronological age is just a number
Estol said chronological age matters less than actual condition, noting some thirty year olds could be considered old by traditional terms.

> ¿Qué importa el número que corresponde a tu edad cronológica? Hay gente de 30 que podría decir que es vieja
## Start managing aging from age thirty
Estol concluded that aging is a continuous process managed from age thirty onwards, prioritizing metabolic and cardiovascular health with professional support throughout.

> Hasta los 30 envejecemos muy lentamente, y poco. La pendiente de la caída es mínima, después se va acentuando, pero es desde muy joven, no a los 75
## Key takeaway

Neurologist Conrado Estol warns that society must abandon traditional notions of old age and adopt seven health pillars to achieve quality longevity.