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Beyond living longer: Why we need to focus on healthspan, not just lifespan

For generations, our understanding of longevity has been remarkably simple: living longer was the goal. But as medicine advances and people live to increasingly older ages, a more important question is emerging: how well are we living those additional years? This is where the concept of healthspan becomes critical. Lifespan tells us how long we live. Healthspan asks how long we remain healthy,…

Beyond living longer: Why we need to focus on healthspan, not just lifespan

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