Post by Kerry

Living healthier is just as important as living longer. The widening lifespan–healthspan gap has become a defining lens for understanding global ageing. It is the difference between total years lived and the years lived in good health. Closing this gap demands affordable, accessible nutrient‑dense diets, and a global, science‑driven framework that positions nutrition as a central determinant of therapeutic efficacy, disease prevention, and healthy ageing, helping to reduce health inequities across populations. This article by Professor Martin Bloem of the Kerry Health & Nutrition Institute examines what’s driving the lifespan-healthspan divide, the role of nutrition and GLP-1 therapies, and why access and affordability will shape how equitably the world ages. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7pkcBfP #StandWithScience #WorldHealthDay #Health