Amid America’s search for longevity, there’s a conversation we still need to have. It isn’t about technology, insurance or drug prices. It’s more personal — and it has the potential for significant impact. The discussion centers on a health approach grounded in long-established, evidence-based science that has not yet been broadly absorbed into American culture: the missing piece in today’s longevity dialogue.
In my last column, I described how the goal of longevity sits within an American health paradox. Though multiple generations say they want longer lives — and surveys show more than half of healthspan — the number of years we remain healthy and able to enjoy the benefits of living longer.
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