July 3, 2025 | Issue #160

Hey there... What challenges do you see for aging nations?

In this week's newsletter:👵 Opportunities Come With Changes⛳️ Golf Bad for Health?

America Ages, Opportunities Arise

America is aging rapidly... Is our society prepared for the consequences? The U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the median age in nearly half of the nation’s 387 metro areas now surpasses the national median of 39.1, with 85% of these areas growing older between 2020 and 2024.The population aged 65 and older swelled by 3.1% to 61.2 million in a single year, far outpacing the growth of those under 18. This demographic shift is straining our systems, and without adaptation, we risk leaving millions vulnerable.Jim O’Neill, Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, noted in a 2020 report, “More and more influential people consider aging an absurdity,” yet progress in longevity research lags.The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda pushes for AI-driven diagnostics and preventive care, but bureaucratic delays hinder breakthroughs. Alzheimer’s and chronic illnesses are on the rise, and our hospitals aren’t equipped for the influx.Infrastructure is equally unprepared. Most cities lack accessible transportation or safe public spaces for seniors, limiting their independence.Social Security and Medicare face funding shortfalls as the elderly population grows, threatening financial stability for retirees.Workforce shortages loom as fewer young workers support an aging society, and intergenerational divides widen without programs to foster collaboration.For investors, entrepreneurs, and those who see this trend infolding, this is a massive opportunity. There's also a HUGE opportunity to take control of your own health now. WIth numerous cutting edge diagnostic tools coming to market every year, visiting a longevity doctor is the best way to get insights on how to live a longer life. Book your appointment now. See ya,

CodyFounder, Spannr

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• World’s oldest practicing doctor, 102, reveals ‘enemy of longevity’ (NY Post)

• The Age of Aging Better (Scientific American)

• Disturbing link between Parkinson’s disease and living beside a golf club revealed by new study (The Sun)

• An Aging Nation: U.S. Median Age Surpassed 39 in 2024 (Census Bureau) 

• Pace of aging matters for healthspan and lifespan in older adults (Nature)

• Why Eating Dairy, Especially Late In The Day, Could Trigger Intense Nightmares (Study Finds)

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