Health Wrap Episode 50 discusses healthy ageing, longevity and racquet sports
The 50th episode of 'The Health Wrap' podcast discusses healthy ageing, the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and the benefits of racquet sports. It highlights the demographic shift in India toward an older population.
Why it matters
As India's population ages, understanding the practical aspects of maintaining functional health and longevity is becoming a critical public health priority.
The 50th episode of The Health Wrap by The Hindu explores longevity, healthspan and factors that influence health as people age.
Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, speaks to Navin Gnanasekaran, longevity physician and head of Radiology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, about healthy ageing and the distinction between lifespan and healthspan.
India’s population is ageing. According to the United Nations Population Fund’s I ndia Ageing Report 2023 , the share of people aged 60 and above is projected to increase from 10.5% in 2022 to 20.8% by 2050. The episode discusses what this demographic change means for maintaining health and functional ability in later life.
The conversation covers racquet sports as a key form of physical activity, along with nutrition, sleep, muscle strength, stress, metabolism, inflammation and cognition. It also examines the importance of establishing sustainable health habits.
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