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Healthspan and lifespan research

Longevity

Healthspan and lifespan are different metrics. Below: what the published research describes about the markers, mechanisms, and interventions linked to longer, healthier life.

Longevity

Healthspan vs Lifespan: What Longevity Research Actually Measures

Longevity research distinguishes lifespan (total years lived) from healthspan (years lived in good health). This page describes the definitions, measurement, and current state of the field.

10 min read · 2026-06-01