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October 8, 2026 By Staff Science and Health Correspondent Main Facts The modern conversation surrounding human longevity has long centered on two primary numbers: lifespan (the sheer number of years we inhabit the earth) and healthspan (the period of life spent free from chronic disease or debilitating illness). However, a groundbreaking study published in the…

By Global Health Desk Published: October 8, 2026 Main Facts For the past decade, the global conversation surrounding human longevity has been anchored by a singular concept: healthspan. While traditional lifespan simply measures the number of years a person stays alive, healthspan focuses on the duration of life spent free from chronic, debilitating diseases. It…