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