Healthspan focus grows as US life expectancy wanes
Health experts urge measuring years free of disease, not just years lived, citing aging trends and rising chronic illness. Studies show 63.9 years of healthspan in 2021 with women living longer and more years of good health, while preventive factors and Lifestyle 8 drive improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uch
United States
U.S
Corey Rovzar
Stanford Prevention Research Center
National Center For Health Statistics
World Health Organization
Norrina Allen
Department of Preventive Medicine
Institute For Public Health and Medicine
Center For Epidemiology and Population Health
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago
Allen
American Heart Association
AHA
Nature
Rovzar
Monkey Business
Reconnecting with Local Communities Over TikTok Ideas
Bryan Busch argues social media and local media shifts affect mental health and community bonds. He contrasts TikTok concerns with declines in local papers and weather staff, urging renewed in person ties and local engagement for well-being.
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TikTok
Iowa
The
Gazette
Bryan Busch
Cedar Rapids
Falience
the Gazette
Thegazette.com