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Human Longevity May Have Reached its Upper Limit

Humanity may have reached a limit in lifespan extension, with average life expectancy plateauing in developed countries despite medical advancements.

The human life span may have finally plateaued. Here's what you can do to optimize your chances for a long life - and what researchers are working on next.

Aging science indicates limits to human lifespan despite healthy lifestyles; only a small percentage of adults may reach 100 years.

Overdoses and obesity fall: Hopeful signs Americans getting healthier

Despite ongoing challenges, key health measures indicate that Americans are getting healthier, with improvements in life expectancy and cancer survival rates.
The decline in drug overdose deaths and the obesity rate suggests a positive public health trend.

News - Cemetery Study Detects Roman Lifestyle Changes

Life expectancy increased during the Roman period in western Germany, reflecting improved living conditions.

See COVID's toll on California's life expectancy in new CDC longevity report

California's life expectancy fell by over 8 months in 2021, dropping to 10th in the nation despite vaccine availability.

Don't Expect to Live Significantly Longer, At Least Not in This Century

Human life expectancy is slowing down after previous growth, necessitating new biological strategies for further extension.

Human Longevity May Have Reached its Upper Limit

Humanity may have reached a limit in lifespan extension, with average life expectancy plateauing in developed countries despite medical advancements.

The human life span may have finally plateaued. Here's what you can do to optimize your chances for a long life - and what researchers are working on next.

Aging science indicates limits to human lifespan despite healthy lifestyles; only a small percentage of adults may reach 100 years.

Overdoses and obesity fall: Hopeful signs Americans getting healthier

Despite ongoing challenges, key health measures indicate that Americans are getting healthier, with improvements in life expectancy and cancer survival rates.
The decline in drug overdose deaths and the obesity rate suggests a positive public health trend.

News - Cemetery Study Detects Roman Lifestyle Changes

Life expectancy increased during the Roman period in western Germany, reflecting improved living conditions.

See COVID's toll on California's life expectancy in new CDC longevity report

California's life expectancy fell by over 8 months in 2021, dropping to 10th in the nation despite vaccine availability.

Don't Expect to Live Significantly Longer, At Least Not in This Century

Human life expectancy is slowing down after previous growth, necessitating new biological strategies for further extension.
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The Life Expectancy Gap Between Men And Women Hasn't Been This Bad In 25 Years

Women in the U.S. have, on average, lived longer than men since 1890.
The life expectancy gap between men and women is growing, with men now living nearly six years less than women.

Why Healthspan' May Be More Important Than Lifespan

Bioethicist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel plans to stop life-extending medical care at age 75.
There is a gap between lifespan and healthspan, with people living longer but not necessarily in good health.
Healthspan is becoming the focus of longevity as experts recognize the importance of living in good health.

U.S. life expectancy is recovering from COVID-19, but still lags

Life expectancy in the U.S. is starting to recover after dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the recent gains, life expectancy in the U.S. still lags behind pre-pandemic levels.

U.S. Life Expectancy Creeps Up as Covid Deaths Fall

Life expectancy in the United States has increased by more than a year between 2021 and 2022, partially recovering from the decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deaths from other conditions like flu, pneumonia, kidney disease, and birth defects rose in 2022, offsetting the decrease in Covid-19 deaths.
Life expectancy gains were more pronounced among Native Americans and Alaska Natives, while the gap between men and women widened during the pandemic.
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U.S. life expectancy starts to recover after sharp pandemic decline

The average life expectancy in the U.S. increased by 1.1 years in 2022.
The increase in life expectancy only accounted for less than 50% of the loss experienced during 2019-2021 due to COVID-19.
U.S. life expectancy is still far behind other wealthy countries.

US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year in 2022, but is still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
COVID-19 was the driving factor in the decline of life expectancy in previous years.
The U.S. is also facing challenges with drug overdose deaths and suicides.

U.S. life expectancy starts to recover after sharp pandemic decline

The average life expectancy in the U.S. increased by 1.1 years in 2022.
The increase in life expectancy only accounted for less than 50% of the loss experienced during 2019-2021 due to COVID-19.
U.S. life expectancy is still far behind other wealthy countries.

US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year in 2022, but is still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
COVID-19 was the driving factor in the decline of life expectancy in previous years.
The U.S. is also facing challenges with drug overdose deaths and suicides.
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