Six tests you can do now to check your risk of illness and predict how long you may live 

Take time out to try these science-backed DIY assessments to measure your fitness, risk of illness and potential lifespan 

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How fit and healthy are you? Based on scientific studies, experts have devised a battery of simple tests that can tell us a lot about our risk of illness and disease or our potential for a prolonged lifespan.

“There are very simple tests that you can do yourself at home to give an idea of strength and fitness,” says Niall Moyna, professor in the School of Health and Human Performance at Dublin City University.