We’re living longer than any generation before us. Yet for many Americans, the final decades of life are spent managing chronic disease, declining strength and fading independence. We’ve extended lifespan, but not healthspan. The two aren’t the same. The goal is no longer simply to add years to life, but to add life to years—to remain strong, cognitively sharp, metabolically healthy and independent for as long as possible. “Longevity today is no longer just about extending life,” says Peter Hellberg, vice president of operations at Cenegenics, which offers a personalized, physician-led health management plan. “The real question is: What are those extra years like?”
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by Arianne Missimer
