People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health: Study

Staying healthy throughout your life is a great goal to strive for. Science is now confirming that more people are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. oneinchpunch/shutterstock

Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study.

Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and up have been enjoying more years living independently, free of disability.

That’s despite the fact that many chronic health conditions have become more common. In fact, disability-free years rose not only among healthy seniors, but those living with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and vision and hearing problems.