Life Expectancy
There may be no better way to appreciate humanity’s growing prosperity than to consider how long we live - Michael Specter
image by: World Life Expectancy
HWN Suggests
The Real Reason Why Women Live Longer Than Men
Lately, I’ve been interested in studying longevity — partly because I’m a physician but also because I’m getting older. And who doesn’t want to unlock the secrets to longer life?
The fact that women live longer than men fascinates me. On average, women live 81 years while men live an average of 76 years.
This difference in longevity has existed since statisticians have been collecting such data. We’ve learned that genetics probably plays only a 20-30 percent role in how long people live. The rest is determined by lifestyle - what we eat, whether we exercise, if we floss (yep, that plays a role!), as…
Resources
Working later in life can pay off in more than just income
Benefits such as mental stimulation and social engagement are associated with staving off chronic disease.
Humans may have a natural lifespan – and we've already reached it
The human species may have an expiry date – the maximum age of death ever recorded is 122, and we are unlikely to surpass that regularly.
Could Japan Hold The Secret Of Living To 115 Years Old?
Why there are such differences between the countries, and why Japan leads the pack, however, are questions with many answers. Life expectancy is influenced by a plethora of determinants which range from the micro level of individual genetic disposition and exercise levels to macro factors such as healthcare structure or environmental pollution.
Humans Won't Ever Live Far Beyond 115 Years
Medical advances might keep us healthier for longer, but biology could have limits that technology can't overcome.
Life-Expectancy Inequality Grows in America
There may be no better way to appreciate humanity’s growing prosperity than to consider how long we live.
Research Confirms a Link between Intelligence and Life Expectancy
The reasons are unclear, but higher IQ is correlated with longer life span.
The Changing Definition of a ‘Full Life’
With lengthening life expectancies come new ideas about what people can accomplish in old age.
What Happens When We All Live to 100?
If life-expectancy trends continue, that future may be near, transforming society in surprising and far-reaching ways.
The Real Reason Why Women Live Longer Than Men
So men, here’s our answer: If we want to live longer, we need to actually talk to each other. Start sharing your health status. Develop your inner pack behavior and you too may be able to expand your life by an entire dog year.
Life Expectancy Calculators
There are many different types of life expectancy or longevity calculators designed with different objectives in mind. While no calculator is 100% accurate, it is important to choose a tool that is appropriate for your objective.
World Life Expectancy
Gathering meaningful Life Expectancy data from every corner of the Globe is an expensive and time-consuming process and with the help of our sponsors, we intend to continue to make it available for free.
Livingto100.com
To use the calculator, answer all of the questions. You will find that many of the questions are about health-related behaviors that you have control over!
Calico
Calico is a research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies to increase our understanding of the biology that controls lifespan. We will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Executing on this mission will require an unprecedented level of interdisciplinary effort and a long-term focus for which funding is already in place.
Introducing Stitches!
Your Path to Meaningful Connections in the World of Health and Medicine
Connect, Collaborate, and Engage!
Coming Soon - Stitches, the innovative chat app from the creators of HWN. Join meaningful conversations on health and medical topics. Share text, images, and videos seamlessly. Connect directly within HWN's topic pages and articles.
