County Roscommon adults highlight genetics and exercise as key to longevity

A survey has revealed that 56 per cent of adults in County Roscommon expect to live to 65 years of age, while 25 per cent think they’ll make it to their 95th year, based on current lifestyle habits.

The research by Whoop — the human performance company — stated the factors adults around the county see as the most important to living a long and healthy life.

Forty four per cent cite genetics and luck, while 17 per cent emphasise regular exercise. Physical activity varies, with 69 per cent managing at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise one to two times a week, with a further 17 per cent engaging in 30 minutes five times a week.

The research highlights that only per cent of all Irish adults identify good sleep as a leading factor for longevity, suggesting that the role of sleep in long-term health remains widely underestimated.

The Whoop Healthspan feature shows that sleep duration and consistency are key longevity metrics directly influencing physiological age and recovery. Yet, according to research over a third of adults (36 per cent) get as little as five to six hours sleep per night.

Physical activity remains a critical factor for long-term health. Yet the findings show that 11 per cent of all Irish adults admit to not exercising at all, while 30 per cent engage in moderate exercise around 3.5 days per week.

Whoop demonstrates that key movement and strength metrics, such as daily sleep count, time in moderate to high heart-rate zones, and time spent in strength-based training, as key measures of longevity, and engaging in these activities support slowing down one’s face of aging.

Regular exercise supports cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and recovery, highlighting that even moderate, consistent activity can contribute meaningfully to living longer, healthier lives. This also highlights areas for lifestyle improvement to enhance overall health and longevity in Ireland.