10 Feb To Your Health: Healthspan/Lifespan!
Welcome to the newly resurrected series which offers a deep dive into the fascinating world of health, wellness, and disease prevention with Telluride local Dr. Alan Safdi.
Dr. Alan is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, and a respected leader in healthcare. His blogs have featured and will continue to showcase the most current information in his fields: health, wellness and longevity. During Covid, Dr. Alan went radio silent – until now. Now Dr. Alan is back in action with “To Your Health.”
This installment of “To Your Heath, Drs. Alan and Bill Renner explore the concepts of health span and lifespan, unpacking the differences and their critical impact on public health.
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Gains in life expectancy across global populations are recognized as a societal achievement. However, increased lifespan does not necessarily mean a longer healthier life. To that point, did you know that while the average life expectancy in the U.S. is around 77-79 years, the average health span is significantly shorter, ranging from 62-66 years? That means many Americans face up to 15 years of life with the challenges of chronic health issues. In considering quality of life, healthy longevity is increasingly underscored and health span—years lived in good health— an increasingly valuable yardstick.
In his podcast, Dr. Alan shares fascinating insights as to why the U.S. ranks 40th globally for health span and 46th for life expectancy, pointing to a healthcare system focused more on treating disease than on preventative medicine. Comparisons to countries like Japan and Switzerland are relevant. There proactive healthcare and lifestyle habits have led lead to healthier, longer lives.
The discussion includes the profound impact of regular exercise on extending both health span, The conversation also explores how diet, exercise, and socioeconomic factors play pivotal roles in determining health outcomes.
Dr. Alan, more:
With decades of experience, Dr. Alan has authored numerous medical articles and abstracts, served as Chairman of the Section of Gastroenterology at Deaconess Hospital, and led the Ohio Gastroenterology and Liver Institute as President. Currently, he is the Chief Medical Officer of Quadrant Health, a groundbreaking organization co-owned by Stanford University and the Mayo Clinic. world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine.</strong
A long-time Telluride local, Dr. Safdi brings years of clinical and research expertise, with a passion for promoting wellness and preventing disease before it starts. As a national and international lecturer on nutrition, wellness, and gastroenterology, he offers invaluable insights to help you lead a healthier life.
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