Dr Nick Coatsworth reveals the biggest health concern for Aussie kids - and how parents can help
EXCLUSIVE: Medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth says there is one huge factor impacting the health of younger Australians – but the good news is, it's absolutely fixable.
Dr Nick and Tracy Grimshaw host the thought-provoking new series Do You Want To Live Forever?, searching for the secrets behind living a longer life.
Do You Want To Live Forever? airs Mondays at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Some scientists believe humans could soon live to 150, but the 46-year-old doctor told 9Entertainment there was one clear health challenge impacting new generations the most.
"Lack of movement, unquestionably, that's the biggest one," Dr Nick said.
Dr Nick Coatsworth co-hosts Do You Want To Live Forever? Nine
He said numbers in kids sport had declined across Australia, leading to a much less active population as they age.
"By the time you get to 15 to 24-year-olds, you've only got about 52 per cent of Australians doing regular sport. For a sporting nation, that is unbelievably low.
"I think if I were a parent watching the show, I'd be going 'OK, if there's one thing I can do apart from taking my kids off devices, that's number one, number two is I have to put in the effort, even though it's really hard, to get my kid to sport."
EPISODE 1 RECAP: The teams learn their 'biological age' and receive a 'food hack'
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On Do You Want To Live Forever? four pairs of ordinary Australians are put through medically supervised trials and health interventions that may provide clues for longevity.
Through them we will understand what the future holds – but most importantly, what we can do for ourselves, our kids and even their kids to lead better, healthier and longer lives.
Dr. Nick says getting younger Australians into regular sport will help them live longer. Getty
Do You Want To Live Forever? airs Mondays at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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