{"id":14483,"date":"2025-06-17T16:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14483"},"modified":"2025-06-17T16:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:08:18","slug":"healthspan-vs-lifespan-why-women-are-living-longer-but-not-healthier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14483","title":{"rendered":"Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Why Women Are Living Longer\u2014but Not Healthier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316867 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_754,h_502\/https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1824204893-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"502\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-316867 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1824204893-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"502\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re living longer than ever before\u2014but are we living\u00a0<em>better<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/03\/restricted-words-womens-health-research\/\">medical advancements<\/a> and lifestyle shifts, the average lifespan has increased more than our great-grandparents ever imagined.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s a catch: we\u2019re spending more of those extra years in poor health. And for women, that reality hits even harder.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-6\">Lifespan vs. Healthspan: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-316837 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_379,h_465\/https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Your-Healthspan-Is-as-Important-as-Your-Lifespan\u2014and-Its-Declining.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"465\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-316837 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Your-Healthspan-Is-as-Important-as-Your-Lifespan\u2014and-Its-Declining.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Your-Healthspan-Is-as-Important-as-Your-Lifespan\u2014and-Its-Declining.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Your-Healthspan-Is-as-Important-as-Your-Lifespan\u2014and-Its-Declining-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Your-Healthspan-Is-as-Important-as-Your-Lifespan\u2014and-Its-Declining-150x184.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\"\/>Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-8\"><strong>Lifespan <\/strong>is the number of years we live.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-9\"><strong>Healthspan <\/strong>is the number of those years we\u2019re actually healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-7\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"830\">In other words? <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"829\">Quantity vs. quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1194\">According to the World Health Organization, the average global gap between lifespan and healthspan is nearly\u202f10 years. In the U.S., it\u2019s worse:\u202f12.4 years. And for women, the gap is even bigger. We\u2019re looking at spending\u202f13.7 years\u2014more than a decade\u2014in declining health, often battling chronic conditions like osteoporosis, heart disease, and cognitive decline.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-9\">Can We Control Our Healthspan?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1457\">Some health influencers would have us believe that our healthspan is entirely within our control. Even with genetic predispositions, they argue that our lifestyle choices and mindset influence how our genes express themselves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1602\">And yes\u2014many factors that support longevity are well-known: smart exercise, a nutritious diet, quality sleep, and caring for our mental health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1852\">But this narrative overlooks <strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1660\">major systemic barriers<\/strong>\u2014food insecurity, limited access to wellness education or preventive care, biased public policy, social norms, and inequities that disproportionately affect women and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-14\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Gender Health Paradox: Why Women Suffer More<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2180\">Here\u2019s the kicker: Women live around six years longer than men\u2014but we suffer more. It\u2019s called the <strong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2035\">gender and health paradox<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2180\">The reasons for this are layered\u2014hormonal shifts, caregiving responsibilities (for both our kids and our parents), healthcare inequities, and socio-economic barriers all play a role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-6\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2180\">The <em>Economist\u2019s\u00a0Health Inclusivity Index<\/em>\u00a0points out that women, especially older ones, face compounded disadvantages. Caregiving, work interruptions, and less access to preventative care leave many of us navigating aging with fewer resources and more strain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2539\">And don\u2019t forget: In 2023, the U.S. dropped from 27th to 43rd in the global <a href=\"https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/grapher\/gender-inequality-index-from-the-human-development-report\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">gender parity rankings<\/a> based on four main areas\u2014work, education, health, and political leadership.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-17\">4 Longevity Habits That Support Healthspan<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging is a complex and multidimensional topic. Even so, there are some research-backed longevity habits that can help put more life in our years. Let\u2019s touch on a few of them.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2636\">1. Nourish Your Body with Protein-Rich Foods<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2781\">There\u2019s no magic-bullet diet, but whole, nutrient-dense foods that provide adequate macronutrients and micronutrients support long-term health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2934\">For older adults,\u00a0protein becomes especially important. Research shows that increased protein intake can help offset sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and the decline in physical performance that often comes with age. It\u2019s not just about staying strong\u2014it\u2019s about maintaining independence and reducing fall risk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2934\">You don\u2019t need to count every gram, but do aim to include high-quality protein with every meal: think beans, fish, yogurt, eggs, and lean meats.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3078\">2. Prioritize Strength Training<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both cardio and strength training are essential to a long, healthy life. Most people are already aware that aerobic exercise boosts heart and vascular health, mood, and endurance\u2014all essential. The rising piece for many women is strength training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training is the unsung hero of healthy aging\u2014especially for women. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karinweinstein.com\/post\/benefits-of-progressive-resistance-exercise-aka-strength-training\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">I even wrote a whole blog post just listing the benefits<\/a>. And check out <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/04\/strength-training-for-women-over-40\/\">this post<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Because building and maintaining muscle isn\u2019t just about aesthetics\u2014it\u2019s about function, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/05\/how-to-start-impact-training-at-any-age\/\">bone density<\/a>, and disease prevention. Strength training reduces the risk of cardiovascular death in women by up to\u00a0<strong>30%<\/strong>, according to recent studies. While we should aim for 3-4 sessions per week, even one makes a measurable difference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3483\">Yet fewer than 20% of women strength train consistently\u2014often due to intimidation, misinformation, or outdated cultural norms. Let\u2019s change that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3550\">Start small. Lift something heavy. And <strong data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3549\">reclaim your strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-27\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3. Community: The Underrated Longevity Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-28\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong relationships are a longevity superpower. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/hsph.harvard.edu\/health-happiness\/news\/the-good-life-a-discussion-with-dr-robert-waldinger\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dr. Robert Waldinger<\/a>, director of Harvard\u2019s 80+ year Study of Adult Development, \u201cthe people who stayed healthiest and lived longest were the people who had the strongest connections to others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2537\">Yet more than 1 in 5 Americans report feeling lonely. And loneliness isn\u2019t just emotionally painful\u2014it\u2019s biologically harmful, linked to everything from heart disease to dementia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-30\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2754\">Connection doesn\u2019t have to be complicated.\u00a0Schedule a walk with a neighbor. Join a book club or volunteer group. Try something new\u2014gardening, dance, painting, hiking\u2014and do it with others. Community is medicine.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-31\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4. Change How You Think About Aging<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a mind-blowing concept:\u00a0how we think about aging can literally change how we age.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-33\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>\u00a0\u201cThe single most important factor in determining longevity\u2014 more important than gender, income, social background, loneliness or functional health\u2014 is how people think about and approach the idea of old age.\u201d ~ Dr. Becca Levy<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-35\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yale researcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/04\/23\/health\/ageism-levy-elderly.html\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dr. Becca Levy<\/a> followed hundreds of people over age fifty in a small Ohio town for two decades. She found that people who held positive beliefs about aging lived an average of\u00a0<strong>7.5 years longer<\/strong>. They also had better heart health, lower rates of depression and Alzheimer\u2019s, and bounced back faster from illness. MRI studies even show that people who mentally identify themselves as younger than their chronological age have\u00a0<em>more gray matter<\/em>\u00a0in their brains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-36\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your beliefs about aging don\u2019t just shape your attitude\u2014they shape your biology.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\">So ditch the anti-aging BS. Think of aging as <strong data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4457\">an evolution and a gift<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-37\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Let\u2019s Rewrite the Narrative on Women and Aging<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4581\">What if aging wasn\u2019t something to dread\u2014but a chance to grow stronger?<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\" data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4665\">We can shift the story by focusing on what <em data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4636\">actually<\/em> moves the healthspan needle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-40\">Prioritizing protein and balanced nutrition<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-41\">Regular strength training and cardiovascular exercise<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-42\">Being in community<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-42\">Challenging ageist thoughts and cultural expectations<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-42\">Advocating for inclusive health research and care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-45\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>It\u2019s Not Just the Years in Your Life\u2014It\u2019s the Life in Your Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-32\" data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"5044\">We can\u2019t control everything about how we age. But we <em data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5014\">can<\/em> influence more than we think.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-33\" data-start=\"5046\" data-end=\"5174\">Let\u2019s stop settling for more years in poor health\u2014and start demanding the resources, habits, and narratives that help us thrive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-34\" data-start=\"5176\" data-end=\"5345\">Because healthy aging isn\u2019t just about avoiding disease\u2014it\u2019s about protecting our independence, embracing our vitality, and living on our own terms. <strong data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5345\">Year after year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-46\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that starts now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-36\"><strong>Here\u2019s to living longer <em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"77\">and<\/em> stronger\u2014because we deserve both.<\/strong> <em>\u2014Karin<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-35\">_________________<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-48\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-49\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garmany, A., &amp; Terzic, A. (2024, December 11).\u00a0<em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"234\">Global Healthspan-Lifespan Gaps Among 183 World Health Organization Member States<\/em>. JAMA Network Open.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2827753\" data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"323\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2827753<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-50\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"568\">Gulati, M. et al. (2024, March 11).\u00a0<em data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"432\">Strength training linked to reduced cardiovascular mortality in women<\/em>. NPR.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2024\/03\/11\/1236791784\/strength-resistance-weight-training-longevity-aging-heart-disease\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2024\/03\/11\/1236791784\/strength-resistance-weight-training-longevity-aging-heart-disease<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-51\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"896\">Michael, E., &amp; Stucke, A. (2024, March 11).\u00a0<em data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"731\">From lifespan to healthspan for all: Closing the gap between healthy ageing, women\u2019s health and broader inclusivity<\/em>. Economist Impact.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/impact.economist.com\/perspectives\/health\/lifespan-healthspan-all-closing-gap-between-healthy-ageing-womens-health-and-broader-inclusivity\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"896\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/impact.economist.com\/perspectives\/health\/lifespan-healthspan-all-closing-gap-between-healthy-ageing-womens-health-and-broader-inclusivity<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-52\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1154\">Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis. (n.d.).\u00a0<em data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1041\">Healthspan is more important than lifespan\u2014so why don\u2019t more people know about it?<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/publichealth.wustl.edu\/heatlhspan-is-more-important-than-lifespan-so-why-dont-more-people-know-about-it\/\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1154\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/publichealth.wustl.edu\/heatlhspan-is-more-important-than-lifespan-so-why-dont-more-people-know-about-it\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-53\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1441\">Rowe, J. W., &amp; Mayo Clinic. (n.d.).\u00a0<em data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1282\">Navigating the Gender and Health Paradox: Longevity, Healthspan and Perceptions of Aging<\/em>. Mayo Clinic Press.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcpress.mayoclinic.org\/research-innovation\/navigating-the-gender-and-health-paradox-longevity-healthspan-and-perceptions-of-aging\/\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1441\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mcpress.mayoclinic.org\/research-innovation\/navigating-the-gender-and-health-paradox-longevity-healthspan-and-perceptions-of-aging\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-54\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1621\">Tully-Wilson, C. (2021).\u00a0<em data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1540\">Self-perceptions of aging: A systematic review of longitudinal studies<\/em>. Psychology and Aging, 36(7), 773\u2013789.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34498894\/\" data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1621\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34498894\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-55\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1842\">Velaithan, V. (2024).\u00a0<em data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1747\">The Association of Self-Perception of Aging and Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Systematic Review<\/em>. The Gerontologist, 64(4).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/gerontologist\/article\/64\/4\/gnad041\/7111206\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1842\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/gerontologist\/article\/64\/4\/gnad041\/7111206<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-56\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2032\">Wickramasinghe, K. (2020).\u00a0<em data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1941\">From lifespan to healthspan: The role of nutrition in healthy ageing<\/em>. Journal of Nutritional Science, 9, e33.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7550962\/\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2032\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7550962\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-57\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2245\">World Economic Forum. (2023, June 20).\u00a0<em data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2129\">The U.S. drops to 43rd in global gender parity ranking<\/em>. NBC News.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-ranks-43rd-gender-parity-index-year-sliding-16-slots-last-year-rcna90189\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2245\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-ranks-43rd-gender-parity-index-year-sliding-16-slots-last-year-rcna90189<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-58\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2535\">Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. (2022, September 22).\u00a0<em data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2411\">How Does What We Eat Affect Our Healthspan and Longevity? It\u2019s a Complex Dynamic System<\/em>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.publichealth.columbia.edu\/news\/how-does-what-we-eat-affect-our-healthspan-longevity-its-complex-dynamic-system\" data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2535\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.publichealth.columbia.edu\/news\/how-does-what-we-eat-affect-our-healthspan-longevity-its-complex-dynamic-system<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-59\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2717\">Wall Street Journal. (n.d.).\u00a0<em data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2635\">Your Healthspan Is as Important as Your Lifespan\u2014and It\u2019s Declining<\/em>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/health\/wellness\/americans-unhealthy-chronic-disease-3f35c9f5\" data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2717\" class=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/health\/wellness\/americans-unhealthy-chronic-disease-3f35c9f5<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/06\/healthspan-vs-lifespan\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re living longer than ever before\u2014but are we living\u00a0better? Thanks to medical advancements and lifestyle shifts, the average lifespan has increased more than our great-grandparents ever imagined. But there\u2019s a catch: we\u2019re spending more of those extra years in poor health. And for women, that reality hits even harder. 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