healthspan
This is a concept I want everyone to know about. Obviously, we all know about lifespan, which implies how long a person lives. Although this is important, a more recent term has become popular in the past few years called healthspan. This basically means how long your quality years of life are, in which you can do the things you want to do and enjoy the life you've been given. You can still have an amazing life, but the quality may not be the highest in the last 10-15 years you are bedridden or are severely limited. With healthspan, the goal is to extend the healthy part of your life as long as possible without necessarily extending the length. I know it's a little confusing, but it is an important distinction. Now, how do we do this? It's nothing new or flashy; it's those same lifestyle factors we always talk about: sleep, stress management, social support, safety, not doing risky/unsafe behaviors, getting regular screenings with your doctor, exercise, and what you eat. These things are the biggest drivers for lengthening your healthspan, and you can start today!! :)
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