health span
noun
: the length of time in one's life during which an individual is in reasonably good health
A revolutionary increase in life span has already occurred. A corresponding increase in health span, the maintenance of full function as nearly as possible to the end of life, should be the next gerontological goal.—
John W. Rowe and Robert L. Kahn
John W. Rowe and Robert L. KahnSeveral genetic studies in mice suggest that the elimination of senescent cells from the organism leads to extension of the mouse's health span and lifespan.—Judy Siegel-Itzkovich
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But even before such dramatic increases in human health span happen, progress toward addressing large subsets of the druggable proteome will deliver a steady flow of amazing new drugs.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
These diets can harm mental and heart health, which reduces a person's health span.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Medical science and anti-aging technology promise to extend both the lifespan and health span of (affluent) human life.
—New Atlas, 23 July 2024
But a long life span is not the same as a long health span, says S. Jay Olshansky, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who was not involved in the work.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 25 May 2021
Here’s how to lengthen your health span Healthspan may be more integral to your well-being than lifespan.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 21 May 2024
To go beyond survival and reach optimal levels of physical fitness and wellness and maximal health span and lifespan requires a deeper understanding and application of the science of nutrition.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the average American is expected to live to 77.5 years, while their health span is just 66.1.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Scientists are working to develop drugs that could extend dogs’ lifespans and health spans.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
These diets can harm mental and heart health, which reduces a person's health span.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Medical science and anti-aging technology promise to extend both the lifespan and health span of (affluent) human life.
—New Atlas, 23 July 2024
But a long life span is not the same as a long health span, says S. Jay Olshansky, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, who was not involved in the work.
—Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 25 May 2021
Here’s how to lengthen your health span Healthspan may be more integral to your well-being than lifespan.
—Lindsey Leake, Fortune Well, 21 May 2024
To go beyond survival and reach optimal levels of physical fitness and wellness and maximal health span and lifespan requires a deeper understanding and application of the science of nutrition.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024
Additionally, the average American is expected to live to 77.5 years, while their health span is just 66.1.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Scientists are working to develop drugs that could extend dogs’ lifespans and health spans.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Health span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/health%20span. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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