Dr. John Spencer Ellis: 10 Facts About Men's Longevity That Should Change How You Approach Your Health
Been coaching men on health and longevity for over 30 years. There are patterns I see in every client and facts I find myself explaining over and over. Most guys have never been told any of this. Here are the ten that would meaningfully change your trajectory if you actually acted on them. 1. Your healthspan is what you should be optimizing. The average American man lives to about 76 but is only healthy until about 63. That 13-year gap at the end is where most of the suffering happens. Piling up years without piling up vitality is not the win most guys think it is. 2. Sperm counts have fallen by more than half. The Levine meta-analysis published in Human Reproduction Update documented a 52 percent decline in Western male sperm concentration between 1973 and 2011. A 2022 update showed the decline is accelerating and now global. This is a canary in the coal mine for male hormonal health broadly. 3. Muscle mass in your 50s determines your independence in your 80s. Sarcopenia — ...