"Rethinking Longevity: Pursuing a More Meaningful Goal Than Living to 100"

As Americans are living longer, the focus should shift from simply reaching a certain age to maintaining a longer health span. With the number of 85+ year-old Americans set to increase, experts suggest aiming for a decade of healthy years after retirement. Scientific research delves into the genetic markers associated with reaching 100 and beyond, with some centenarians eluding age-related diseases and others surviving earlier health challenges. The discussion of long lifespan should be paired with a discussion of health span, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good health in older age.