the Sun.Researchers discovered that UK residents live an average of 12 years in bad health which is 14% longer than in 1990.And, on average 16% of a woman’s life and 13% of a man’s life is spent in poor health.
Not great numbers to be looking at!The increase is thought to be due to an increasing prevalence of chronic health conditions and lifestyle-related illnesses like diabetes, musculoskeletal conditions and poor mental health.Plus, risk factors like BMI have increased at a younger age.But, luckily, small tweaks to your diet like eating more fruit and nuts and less processed meat and upping exercise can help you live longer.The Vitality calculator tells you your real health age, but, critically, it also warns you of how long you have.