<p>An international team is working on the miracle pill after the scientists have identified genes that extend life and prevent diseases including Alzheimer's, diabetes and even cancer, the 'Daily Express' reported.<br /><br />Professor Nir Barzilai, one of the world's leading researchers into the ageing process, told experts at London's Royal Society that the "magic pill" could be on sale in 18 months.<br />One key factor seen in people who reach 100 is high levels of the "good" cholesterol HDL.<br />Prof Barzilai at Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that centenarians who had this were protected against Alzheimer's.<br /><br />"Global pharmaceutical companies Merck and Roche are developing a drug which will promote the increase in HDL," he was quoted as saying.<br />The pill would be taken in your 40s or 50s.<br /><br />He added: "There will be issues, such as pensions and social security, but from a medical perspective it's better to stay healthy."</p>
<p>An international team is working on the miracle pill after the scientists have identified genes that extend life and prevent diseases including Alzheimer's, diabetes and even cancer, the 'Daily Express' reported.<br /><br />Professor Nir Barzilai, one of the world's leading researchers into the ageing process, told experts at London's Royal Society that the "magic pill" could be on sale in 18 months.<br />One key factor seen in people who reach 100 is high levels of the "good" cholesterol HDL.<br />Prof Barzilai at Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that centenarians who had this were protected against Alzheimer's.<br /><br />"Global pharmaceutical companies Merck and Roche are developing a drug which will promote the increase in HDL," he was quoted as saying.<br />The pill would be taken in your 40s or 50s.<br /><br />He added: "There will be issues, such as pensions and social security, but from a medical perspective it's better to stay healthy."</p>