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People are living longer -- But spending more time in poor health (studyfinds.org)
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ROCHESTER, Minn. — There’s no question that people are living longer today than centuries or even decades ago. However, in what might seem like a cruel irony, a new study finds people may not be living very well in those extra years.

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[–] KeepHopeAlive@mander.xyz 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

"Living longer is only half the battle – the real challenge lies in ensuring those extra years are worth living. Perhaps it’s time to shift our focus from simply extending life to expanding the portion of life lived in good health."

"What’s driving this growing health gap? In the United States, mental health and substance use disorders top the list, followed closely by musculoskeletal conditions – things like arthritis, back pain, and other mobility-limiting ailments."

Time to get more exercise. Go out for nature walks. Nature is sufficiently breathtaking to replace the perceived highs of sustance use. Watching nature is probably much better for your mental health than watching TV.

[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

As a person who spent my first 20-years growing up with violence that fucked my brain permanently, your advice is not solid.