We don't know how long we could live in the future, but we do see that (in the West) gains in life expectancy are decelerating, with most of the gains in the periphery.
At first, I didn't get why the data analysis for a paper in 2026 stopped at 2019. The reason is, obviously, COVID. That was (and to some extent is) a pre-trend on the long-term trend, and the authors straight up say they aren't sure how it affects things going forwards.
Yes, diet and exercise are factors in how long we live, but a new study points to another habit that could have an even greater influence on your longevity. Nappers, you may find this to your liking. Read more from @ScienceAlert:
NHS '6 hour' rule for people who may wake up repeatedly tonight
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/nhs-6-hour-rule-people-37119338
State pension rules change warning for people in this age group
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/state-pension-rules-change-warning-37113591
'Our toddler has dementia - she will die without help and now scammers are hurting us'
State Pension system hailed 'outdated' - could see major changes
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/state-pension-system-hailed-outdated-37099033
UK Health Lag Worsens: Healthy Years Shrink
Healthy life years in UK areas with the most poverty are now about 20 years less than in rich areas. This means people get sick earlier and may not get pensions. Read why this is happening.
#UKHealth, #LifeExpectancy, #HealthInequality, #PublicHealth, #UKNews
https://newsletter.tf/uk-healthy-life-years-drop-20-years-poorest/
Healthy life years in the UK have dropped significantly, with the gap between the richest and poorest areas now around 20 years. This is a worse trend than in other European countries.
#UKHealth, #LifeExpectancy, #HealthInequality, #PublicHealth, #UKNews
https://newsletter.tf/uk-healthy-life-years-drop-20-years-poorest/
BBC health expert's warning for Sertraline, Citalopram and Fluoxetine users
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