This Morning's Cat Deeley 'close to tears' after receiving blood test results live on air
Cat Deeley was nearly in tears after what was described a "nightmare" examination by medics revealed her "biological" age during Thursday's show. The host returned to her regular position on This Morning with Ben Shephard on Thursday.
It marked her last programme before the summer holidays, and the pair of presenters were left fascinated to discover the concept of reducing one's age to better comprehend health and longevity.
Dr Alka Patel, 53, outlined on the ITV show that she has managed to classify herself as a 20-year-old biologically, since a birthday represents merely "chronological age", whilst "biological age" relates more to cellular health and constitutes an "inner age".
Terming the approach "younger ageing", she clarified that it all connects to lifespan and overall wellbeing. Both Ben, 50, and Cat, 48, had undergone blood testing, which considers their general health and fitness to establish a fresh figure for them.
Former model Cat was nearly tearful as she observed the results arriving, feeling rather apprehensive about the test's findings as reported by the Mirror.
Confessing what a dreadful ordeal the examination had initially been, she remarked: "It was a nightmare for me, doctors only had to attempt it twice. I was crying. I'm a terrible sleeper, but I'm very healthy, I eat well and I drink loads of water, and I do yoga. I could be like Gary Oldman in Dracula!"
As the numbers continued to go down, Ben excalimed: "She's still going, I want a recount," and as the figure settled, an emotional Cat declared she "might cry," upon discovering her biological age was 33, making it 15 years below her actual age.
Overwhelmed by the results, especially considering her lack of sleep, she expressed: "I might cry, I might actually cry. I don't know how I've done it because I certainly don't sleep and that is one of the most important factors!"
Meanwhile, Ben was left bitter with his biological age being only four years younger, despite his keen attention to health and wellbeing. The doctor's advice to "be more Goldilocks" sparked amusement, with his co-host teasing about needing a wig and a bowl of porridge.
Ben meanwhile confessed his primary focus on fitness is for mental wellbeing, stating: "For me, the health and wellness is much more important for me mentally rather than how I feel with the physical side of things."
Having celebrated his 50th birthday in December, Ben boldly posed shirtless for a magazine cover. However, during a recent chat on ITV's Lorraine, he candidly updated fans on his health acknowledging that his body isn't quite the same as before.
The television star couldn't hide his shy response as he sat alongside the Scottish host, who displayed the magazine cover on screen for viewers.
The discussion then shifted to what it signified for Ben to feature on Men's Health's front page for the second time in his career.
"You look fantastic but I know you work so hard to maintain your health and fitness," Lorraine gushed, whilst Ben acknowledged that despite being in excellent condition, reaching middle age has made him recognise the necessity of putting in additional work.
Discussing his present health, Ben observed: "I'm very grateful to still be able to still be able to be fit and health and I know I've got various issues and my body's not quite what it used to be."
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