Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years
The McKinsey report, Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years, notes that:
“This is a decisive moment in the history of human health.”
Over the past century, life expectancy has dramatically increased, but the number of years people spend in poor health has not improved. Many of us are now living longer, but also spending more years managing chronic illness or limited mobility.
The good news: science shows we can change this pattern. By making better choices and improving healthcare strategies, we can extend not just how long we live, but how well we live.
A person’s health can improve quickly, and diet plays a big role.
“At least six years of higher-quality life for everyone is within reach.”
The McKinsey study provides encouraging news that,
One powerful way to help close that gap is through diet, and soy plays a big role. Research links soy consumption with lower risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, and certain cancers.
Soy protein also helps reduce cholesterol, supports muscle and bone strength as we age, and provides plant-based nutrients that promote long-term vitality. In other words, soy isn’t just food; it’s a proven ally for adding healthy years to your life.
Dip into soy goodness with our edamame hummus recipe!
If you want the “cliff notes” version of the report, take a look at the Executive Summary.
You can also access the complete report below.
Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years. (2022). McKinsey Health Institute.