Health claim
“Prioritizing healthspan—years of life spent in good health—over sheer lifespan is a more practical goal for longevity.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Gerontology research increasingly emphasizes healthspan as a key outcome, supporting the view that quality of life matters more than total years lived.
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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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