Though advances in medicine have managed to extend the lifespan of many seniors, much less focus has been given to extending ”health span” — the years of old age in which one can remain well enough to largely steer clear of doctors and hospitals. But as the Wall Street Journal reports today, research at the Mayo Clinic focused on extending health spans to match lifespans is being conducted using seniors — including many retired doctors — who agree to live in an extension of the lab.
SmartMoney, Jeremy Olshan, 10/19/11
Tags: Research