HealthAugust 21, 2026

healthspan

HELTH-span

Definition

The total number of years a person remains in good health, rather than just living for a long time.

Etymology

The word is a modern portmanteau blending 'health' and 'lifespan.' It emerged in the late 20th century to distinguish the duration of healthy, active living from total life expectancy.

In the news

In the article, biological age is described as a core indicator of healthspan, shifting the focus from simply increasing lifespan to extending the quality of life.

Vero Advances Biological Age Testing With Organ-Specific Health Scores

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