Will the human life span increase within your lifetime? More men than woman believe it will, survey finds

Story by Alexa Mikhail writing for Fortune Well

Women, on average, live longer lives than men—yet a new research survey finds men are more confident in their chances of living a long life. 

The insights, exclusively obtained by Fortune from strategy consultant Thursday Strategy, help illustrate Americans’ current attitudes about aging at a time when the quest for longer life span and health span is dominating the current wellness dialogue. 

The research suggests, though, that the longevity boom may be resonating more with men, elevating their sense of control over aging more than it does for women. 

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