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Aging Longer, Living Less Well | Wilmington News
New research reveals a troubling trend: while we’re living longer, more years are spent in poor health—especially in the U.S., where the gap between lifespan and healthy life is widening fastest. Globally, 14.5% of life is now spent in poor health, up from 13.6% in 1990, despite a 10-year jump in life expectancy. Modern medicine extends life but fails to keep us functional, leaving many with chronic pain, hearing loss, and depression. Experts stress that future gains must focus on prevention, managing chronic conditions, and fostering social connection—because healthy aging isn’t just…
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