December 19, 2024 | Issue #133

Hi... Any exciting plans for Christmas next week?

In this week's newsletter:🎄 Getting Sicker💡 Keep it Simple, Smarty

Holidays = Longevity on the Backburner?  

According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, living longer doesn't necessarily mean living healthier. That should come as no surprise to readers of Spannr. However, what is surprising is that the gap is widening between lifespan and healthspan among 183 countries.That gap was largest in the U.S., as Americans now live in poor health for an average of 12.4 years, compared to 10.9 years in 2000.So, even though lifespans have significantly increased over the past century, the quality of one's life may be actually decreasing. As a longevity enthusiast, this is probably very obvious to you. But sometimes we all need a reminder to focus on our health so we feel better... not just so we can live longer. Therapies and supplements that may not have immediate or short term effects shouldn't be prioritized over the simple things - a good diet, solid sleep, and consistent exercise. All of those things seem to be put on the back burner during the holidays...So this is your reminder! 

Keep it simple for today - just go outside and get your walk in... and give a friend or family member a call (close relationships are one of the biggest determination factors of a long life!). 

See ya,CodyFounder, Spannr

Longevity Gift Guide

Not the weird kind of longevity gifts. 

• 3 Simple Rules to Beat the Downsides of Aging (Wired)

• A Cheap Daily Supplement Seems to Boost Brain Function in Older People (Science Alert)

• Revolutionizing Aging: Insights from Longevity Docs (TimeLine)

• Living longer, not healthier: Study finds periods of poor health toward end of life - The US showed the largest healthspan-lifespan gap among the countries studied (FOX)

• The Morning Routine That Will Help You Live to 100, According to Longevity Experts (Real Simple)

• There's 1 Massive Health Benefit Of Travel That We Don't Talk About Enough (HuffPost)

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