Presented by Dr Phil Kieran
RTÉ’s innovative health brand is back on a mission to help people all over Ireland live healthier, happier and longer lives.
This exciting new series promises to help people increase their life expectancy. In each episode we profile a contributor who has neglected their health. This person undergoes rigorous medical and fitness testing which reveals the negative impact that their lifestyle is having on their life expectancy. Our doctor then gives a 6-week plan of action and challenges them to improve their life expectancy. Can they change how long they will live?
How Long Will You Live? delivers six emotional, relatable health journeys, measurable success and life changing results, along with takeaway health information and advice for viewers. Each show features one contributor on their journey to longer life.
After medical and fitness testing, our contributors will be guided by our doctor through a bespoke 6-week programme designed to get their health and wellbeing back on track, and hopefully extend their longevity.
With the help and support of family, friends and a team of health professionals they will attempt to achieve significant improvements in their general health, as well as adding years to their predicted life span.
At the end of the six weeks the contributor repeats the series of tests and their new and improved predicted life expectancy is revealed.
Presented by Dr. Phil Kieran: a GP based in Cork with extensive TV experience, including RTÉ’s You Should Really See A Doctor.
PROGRAMME 1 – CARRIE ROBERTS
Programme one features Carrie Roberts from Waterford. Carrie has just turned 40 – this significant birthday has forced her to admit she is the unhealthiest she’s ever been. However, she leads a busy life – as well as looking after her 2 children she works long hours as a community youth worker. She wants to feel healthier and happier but finds it hard to find the time and the motivation to improve her lifestyle. Can Dr Phil help her find healthier ways to live? And in the process can she add years to her life expectancy?
TX: 8.30pm, Tuesday 20th September on RTÉ One