Is living to 100 the wrong goal? | BBC Global

Over the last 200 years, humanity’s average lifespan has skyrocketed, leaving some people today to wonder whether it might be typical in the near future for people to live until 100 — or even older.  But this focus on “lifespan” may be ignoring a trickier reality: that longer lives don’t automatically mean we’re healthier in old age. In this episode, Katty Kay talks with cardiologist and longevity expert Dr. Eric Topol, who believes people ought to focus less on extending their lifespans and more on improving their “healthspans” — the amount of time in their lives where they’re healthy.  00:00 Healthspan vs Lifespan 01:04 Defining Healthspan 02:28 Breakthroughs In Aging 04:27 Beyond The Big Three Diseases 05:55 Hype vs Science 07:27 Shifting The Longevity Focus You’re watching New Normal with Katty Kay—each week we bring you conversations with expert guests about how our world is changing and what that means for our lives.  Explore past episodes and get early access to new ones on BBC.com.  For the latest news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #science