If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you’re interested in health—especially women’s health. If the search engine algorithms did their job right, you’re in the right place.

This space – FemGevity [femlongevity] – is designed by women, for women, to explore health from a medical-scientific, social, and ethical perspective. More specifically, it focuses on longevity in gender health.
Or even more specifically, to the “longevity of gender health”.

FemGevity [femlongevity] – is designed by women for women, to reflect on the “healthy female longevity.”.

Moreover, there is—and still remains—the so-called male bias: the belief that women’s bodies—including their brains—are essentially the same as men’s when it comes to health and medicine, just a little smaller.

More than 30 years later, however, the situation has at least partially improved with the advent of precision medicine.

Today, we know that there’s much more beyond the double X chromosome that differentiates the sexes. For instance, the hands of the circadian clock tick at different rates for each. We also understand that genetics matter, but only to a certain extent. The environment—ranging from lifestyle choices to where we live—affects men and women differently. And, of course, our bodies’ responses to stimuli change as we age.

Good: Do these changes happen in women the same way they do in men? Do they age in the same way ?

On average, women live longer than men, but they spend the same number of years in good health. This means that the extra years of life are often accompanied by diseases and comorbidities.

Life expectancy continues to increase, but in reality, the age of menopause has remained the same. This means women are now exposed to risk factors linked to hormonal changes—such as cardiovascular and neurodegenerative issues—for a much longer period than in the past. And then there’s also the matter of mental health to consider.

Let’s look at data from our continent: the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies reports that 34% of women aged 45-64 suffer from at least one chronic disease, compared to 28% of men. From age 65 onward, the gap widens, with the percentages rising to 67% for women and 56% for men.

On top of these numbers, there are also social factors and the gender pay gap: adult women are more likely to live alone and tend to have significantly lower incomes.

This evidence highlights the urgent need for optimal health, especially given the reality where women are more exposed to certain chronic diseases.

The choice of SoLongevity

Talking about FemGevity – Longevity for Women means exploring science, medicine, innovation, technology, lifestyle, nutrition, mindfulness, and much more.

SoLongevity, a leader in life sciences and longevity medicine, aims to contribute to greater knowledge and awareness in this field. It addresses the specific needs of women through nutraceutical products, diagnostic and therapeutic protocols, while also creating opportunities for the talents and expertise involved in the FemGevity project.

In our vision, FemGevity is a key and essential component of Healthy Longevity.

At SoLongevity, we aim to recognize this and work towards ensuring that women can live as long as possible in well-being and health—both physically and cognitively—ultimately improving their overall quality of life over time.

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