“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.