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Secrets to Long Life: Where Women Thrive Most
13 Dec
Summary
- Japan's 'ikigai' fosters meaningful lives and activity in old age.
- Monaco offers longevity through high income and accessible healthcare.
- South Korea's women benefit from advanced medical tech and diets.
Discovering where women enjoy the longest lifespans reveals a fascinating interplay of cultural habits, societal values, and environmental factors. Countries like Japan, where the concept of 'ikigai' encourages a meaningful life, see women remaining active well into their eighties.
European nations also feature prominently. Monaco combines high incomes with accessible, top-tier healthcare and a safe, walkable environment. Spain's population thrives on the Mediterranean diet, midday breaks, and a generally slower pace of life that combats burnout.
Further insights come from Asia and Europe, with South Korea's advanced medical technology and healthy diets, and Switzerland's universal healthcare and high levels of social trust contributing to long, healthy lives for its female population.
