Adding More Years of Joy

At Hively, we're always on the hunt for the culture and tips to enrich this next life chapter. This week, we’re exploring the idea of joyspan—how to fill more of our years with genuine enjoyment—alongside insights from Super Agers on staying healthy and sharp. And if you’re ready to nerd out on longevity, we’ve got Dr. Peter Attia’s podcast The Drive queued up for you.

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• Let's Talk: The Subtle Ways Ageism Shows Up
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This Week’s Suggested Reading 📖

• Is ‘Joyspan’ the Key to Aging Well?
  Lifespan and health span only go so far—what really matters is joyspan, the years we spend truly enjoying life. Gerontologist Kerry Burnight highlights four keys to lengthening it: staying curious, adapting to change, giving to others, and nurturing connection. Click to read at nytimes.com

The Latest in Healthy Aging 🧠

• Super Agers Show Us How to Live Long and Well
  In Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity, Dr. Eric Topol outlines how to extend both lifespan and health span by tackling the “big three” killers—cancer, heart disease, and neurodegeneration. Drawing on research and advances from precision nutrition to AI-driven health care, he offers a data-backed blueprint for thriving in later life. Click to read at nextavenue.org.

This Week’s Resource 🎉

• Podcast: The Peter Attia Drive Podcast
  Dr. Peter Attia, physician and bestselling author of Outlive, shares practical, evidence-based insights on sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress through his podcast The Drive. Click to learn more.

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