Health claim

“Prioritizing healthspan—years of healthy living—over merely extending lifespan leads to better overall wellbeing.”

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Research shows that interventions improving healthspan (e.g., exercise, diet) also reduce morbidity and improve quality of life.

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Why you should focus on healthspan rather than lifespan

Peter Attia MD

Peter Attia emphasizes prioritizing healthspan—years of healthy living—over merely extending lifespan.

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Prioritizing healthspan—years of healthy living—over merely extending lifespan leads to better overall wellbeing. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest