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August 4, 2026

We’re living longer — is that a good thing?

Human lifespan is increasing. But a new global analysis of 204 countries and territories found that the gap between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy (your healthspan) has widened significantly since 1990.¹

By the numbers:

In 2023, people spent an average of 10.7 years in poor health.
This is up from 8.8 years in 1990. That's nearly 22% more time spent living with disability or illness.

The biggest contributors? Low back pain, depression and anxiety, age-related hearing loss, and falls accounted for more than half of unhealthy years globally.

When we talk about longevity in this newsletter, we are talking about both extending your lifespan and your healthspan. And it’s never too early or too late to prioritize habits or seek care for a medical condition that can help you do both. After all, we’re playing the long game.

+Longevity-minded

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Is too much choice making you miserable?

Decision fatigue? Guilty. Well, that could be because more freedom doesn’t always mean more creativity or success. On the latest mindbodygreen podcast, journalist David Epstein explains why constraints and structure can actually help us perform at our best—from elite athletes to everyday life. Here’s why creating the right framework may be the key to doing more with less.

+Structure is good

Can’t stop adding to your to-do list? Here’s why
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Gut check

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Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN

Writer & Editor

Citations

¹ The Lancet Public Health

Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.

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