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US Longevity and Healthy Ageing Consumer Report 2026
2026-03-30T16:16:30+00:00
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The concept of longevity is undergoing a transformation, evolving from a niche biohacking interest into a mainstream consumer priority. Today, the focus is not merely on living longer, but living…
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US Longevity and Healthy Ageing Consumer Report 2026

"Health is no longer just about living longer, but about living better. This means consumers are making simple lifestyle changes for more sustainable, long-term well-being."

David Hamlette, Research Analyst; Health and Wellbeing

David Hamlette, Research Analyst; Health and Wellbeing

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  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    • What you need to know
    • Outlook for the longevity and healthy ageing market
    • Opportunities
    • Root products in one of the 12 hallmarks of ageing
    • Get creative with what longevity looks like for women and younger consumers
    • Educate without overwhelming
  2. THE MARKET

    • Consumer interest in the longevity and healthy ageing market
    • Grey tsunami forces both consumers and brands to evolve
    • Address the dichotomy of optomization
    • Dichotomy of optimization
    • Capitalize on the growing focus on nutrition
    • Longevity washing is leading to heightened skepticism of the market
    • Graph 1: global products with “longevity” claims, 2021-25
    • Consumers and the economic outlook
  3. THE CONSUMER

    • The longevity conversation has two players
    • Graph 2: lifespan vs healthspan, 2026
    • Focus on equity and accessibility
    • Graph 3: select lifespan vs healthspan – both are equally important, by household income, 2026
    • Look to beauty as a guide to accessible longevity
    • Redefine longevity to resonate across generations
    • Graph 4: lifespan vs healthspan, by generations, 2026
    • Mind the growing gap in gendered perspectives on longevity…
    • Graph 5: lifespan vs healthspan, by gender, 2026
    • …while preparing for a future focused on the female
    • Prepare for a future focused on the female
    • Take a gentler approach to support women in ageing well
    • Ease ageing anxieties for younger consumers
    • Recognize older consumers in the longevity conversation
    • Capitalize on the consumer shift from lifespan to healthspan
    • Prioritize internal health benefits to connect with the 55+ demographic
    • Graph 6: select health focused behaviors – nutrition and diet, and vitamins/supplements, by age, 2026
    • Prioritize internal health benefits to connect with the 55+ demographic
    • A social component is key to connect with Gen Z
    • Tailor behavioral messaging based on gender priorities
    • Graph 7: select health-focused behaviors, by gender, 2026
    • SPARK: tackle female longevity through stress-relief/self-care properties
    • SPARK: tackle male health longevity with action item, tangible solutions
    • Focus on educating to empower consumers of all ages
    • Start educating younger consumers on small, achievable goals to feel more in control of their ageing process
    • Proof is essential for discerning older audiences and higher-income consumers
    • Graph 8: select brand support behavior for longevity and healthy ageing, by age and household income, 2026
  4. APPENDIX

    • The consumer
    • Consumer research questions
    • Long life vs healthy life
    • Graph 9: lifespan vs healthspan, 2026
    • Sources of information around healthy ageing and longevity
    • Graph 10: sources of information around longevity and healthy ageing, 2026
    • Longevity and healthy ageing perceptions
    • Graph 11: perceptions of healthy ageing, 2026
    • Longevity and healthy ageing optimism
    • Graph 12: optimism around healthy ageing – NET, 2026
    • Reasons for pessimism to healthy ageing
    • Graph 13: pessimism factors toward healthy living, 2026
    • Areas of focus for healthy ageing
    • Graph 14: areas of focus around healthy ageing, 2026
    • Feelings around the term longevity and healthy ageing
    • Graph 15: feelings about term ‘longevity’, 2026
    • Graph 16: feelings about term ‘healthy ageing’, 2026
    • Desired brand intervention for longevity and healthy ageing
    • Graph 17: desired brand intervention for longevity and healthy ageing, 2025
    • Attitudes and behaviors around longevity and healthy ageing
    • Graph 18: attitudes and behaviors around longevity and healthy ageing, 2026
    • Long live vs healthy life by sources of information for healthy ageing and longevity
    • Graph 19: How important is living a long life compared to living a healthy life? by Which of the following statements best describes your current feelings about longevity and healthy aging?, 2026
    • How important is living a long life compared to living a healthy life? By When you think about “healthy ageing” which of the following best describes what it means to you?
    • Graph 20: How important is living a long life compared to living a healthy life? By When you think about “healthy ageing” which of the following best describes what it means to you? , 2026
    • Consumer research methodology – US
    • US generation groups
    • Other data source methodologies
    • Mintel Spark
    • Abbreviations
    • Abbreviations and terms

The concept of longevity is undergoing a transformation, evolving from a niche biohacking interest into a mainstream consumer priority. Today, the focus is not merely on living longer, but living healthier for longer. Older consumers are currently at the forefront of this movement, with a notable 73% of individuals aged 55 and over actively taking steps to improve their health. This proactive stance creates immediate opportunities for brands that provide preventative care, targeted nutrition, and innovative, science-backed solutions.

However, the future growth of the longevity market will depend on successfully engaging demographics that currently feel less confident about their ability to age well. This includes a crucial focus on both women and younger generations, who are beginning to consider their long-term health earlier in life. For brands to capture this expanding audience, the key is to reframe the narrative around longevity. The opportunity lies in making healthy ageing feel accessible, achievable, and sustainable for everyone. This involves shifting the conversation away from elite optimization and complex biohacking toward promoting simple, everyday habits that empower all consumers to live healthier, longer lives.

This Report Looks at the Following Areas:

  • The dual perspectives on longevity: lifespan vs healthspan
  • Importance of preventative care in promoting longevity
  • Consumer perceptions and behaviors related to healthy aging
  • Gender differences in approach to aging
  • Opportunities for brands in the longevity market
  • Market factors influencing consumer spending on health products
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