Lifespan and health span are two different things, and that’s the heart of our chat today! Lifespan is the total time we get to enjoy this crazy ride called life, while health span is all about the quality of those years. Unfortunately, many of us might live longer but not necessarily better. Zoa dives into how lifestyle choices can help us not just add years to our lives but also life to our years! So, if you’re ready to kick those health hurdles to the curb and feel fabulous, stick around for some fun insights and tips. Let’s get going!

Zoa dives deep into the fascinating difference between lifespan and health span, and trust me, it’s a game changer! Lifespan is all about those years we get to hang out on this planet, while health span is about how many of those years we feel vibrant and full of life. Zoa breaks it down like a pro, explaining that in the U.S., men live about 76 years, and women a bit longer at 81. But here’s the kicker: while modern medicine can keep us ticking, it doesn’t always ensure we’re living our best lives in those later years. Zoa highlights that women, in particular, have an average health span of just 67 years, meaning they could be stuck with 14 years of not-so-great health before they kick the bucket. Yikes, right? But don’t worry! Zoa shares some golden nuggets on how to boost that health span. It’s all about movement, nutrition, reducing stress, and keeping our minds sharp. Plus, Zoa reminds us that we don’t have to be passive participants in our health – we can take the wheel and steer towards a healthier, happier life. If you’re ready to kick those health woes to the curb, this episode is your ticket to feeling fabulous, not just older!

Takeaways:

  • Health span is all about living vibrantly and happily, not just existing longer.
  • Lifespan measures how long we live, but health span measures how well we live.
  • Women in the U.S. have a significant gap between lifespan and health span, impacting quality of life.
  • Lifestyle choices like exercise and nutrition can seriously boost your health span over lifespan.
  • A longer health span means being independent, mobile, and enjoying life to the fullest.
  • It’s crucial to focus on prevention and self-care to improve both health span and quality of life.

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Transcript
Speaker A:

Welcome to Sustain Your Vitality, the podcast that gives you a nurturing kick in. The ass so you can take action every day to feel better, not older. Your lifestyle holds the power to change.

How you feel and no matter your age or health issues, you are in the driver's seat. I'm your host, Zoa Conner, Functional Wellness Guide at Zen and Vitality with Zoa and Retreat Leader at Intentional Vitality Retreats.

I'm here to help you figure out how to lower your stress, increase your energy, put yourself into a healing state. Boost your drive and pleasure in life. Prevent disease, and feel the best that you ever have with no regrets later. Let's go.

Lifespan and Health Span they're not the same, are they? Lifespan is the time you spend alive from birth to death.

In the United States, lifespan is about 76 years long for men and about 81 years long for women. Modern medicine has a great ability to keep us alive at the end of our lives. The quality of your life is, however, not always very high.

Healthspan is the period of time of your life where you are vibrant, independent, mobile and happy with a well functioning mind and body free from major diseases and impairments.

Women in the United States have an average health span of 67, leaving almost 14 years at the end of their life to be impaired, dependent and not living an active, fulfilling life. Lifespan is extended by medical equipment, surgical procedures, pharmaceutical medications and other medical interventions.

Health span is extended by exercise, optimal nutrition, active prevention of exposure to harmful elements, active detoxification, great sleep, hormonal support, stress reduction, regular mental challenges and a focus on prevention.

Lifespan is shortened by accidents, risky and damaging behavior, lack of self care, poorly functioning body parts and harmful social, mental and emotional environments.

Health span is shortened by poor sleep, high stress, lack of daily movement, lack of daily exercise, diets, low in nutrients and high in toxins, insufficient awareness and concern for your lifestyle's impact on your health, being or feeling alone more than you want, ignoring symptoms for too long, and more trust in your doctor than in yourself. Health span is particularly important for women as we have longer lifespans and shorter health spans.

American women have a bigger difference between life and health span compared to the rest of the world. American women spend more years and more money requiring medical care, assisted living, living with body limitations.

Elder women have an important role in society. I want all women to be productive members of society. They have earned all the way up to and including the day they decide to move on.

If you are ready to improve your health span, let's talk. I invite you to Schedule a free new client consultation with me so that you can feel better, not older.

Use the link in the show notes and I hope to talk to you soon. If the Sustain Your Vitality Podcast is. Helping you understand what you need to.

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The Sustain Your Vitality Podcast is a gift from Zen and Vitality with Zoa LLC and Intentional Vitality Retreats based in the State of Maryland, usa. All the podcast things planning, recording, editing, producing have all been done by me, Zoa Conner, Ph.D.

Even though you can call me doctor, I'm not a medical professional and your safety is your responsibility.

By listening to this podcast and understanding that any movement, nutrition, lifestyle or health protocols discussed, you are agreeing to take full responsibility for your actions. Zen and Vitality with Zoa are not responsible for any injuries or issues that may occur.

This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical, wellness, nutrition, lifestyle or movement and fitness advice. Always practice any fitness or movement related activities in a safe environment.

I make no claims about the effectiveness of the techniques or protocols discussed for you or any specific results that you may achieve. I recommend you consult with your healthcare professional before changing your diet, exercise, routine or healthcare plan.

Zen and Vitality with Zoa and the guest of this podcast are not liable for any injuries or health problems that may arise from following the information presented.