Why our 'health span' matters more than lifespan

Aug 10, 2022 | 22:09 IST

As science makes tremendous advances, are we really ready to live significantly longer? And will this actually make us happy?

I often wonder how it would be to live a long life – of course it depends on what you consider long. Would I be troubled with serious financial issues? Probably.

For me, the quantum of life is not an issue. Instead of having to live life stuck in a wheelchair, I would rather be gone when my health failed me.

/india

/business-technology/health

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Why our 'health span' matters more than lifespan

As science makes tremendous advances, are we really ready to live significantly longer? And will this actually make us happy?

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