The Feminine Longevity Gap: Why Women Live Longer but Feel Sicker

Women live longer than men — but they also experience more chronic disease, more autoimmune disorders, more disability, and more years in poor health.

This paradox is known as the Feminine Longevity Gap.

On this episode of the Polished Beauty Podcast, Dr. Daisy Ayim explores the science behind why women outlive men but often suffer more health challenges later in life.

From the protective power of estrogen and the biology of the X chromosome to the hormonal cliff of menopause, autoimmune disease, brain aging, and the hidden role of medical bias, this conversation dives deep into the complex biology shaping women’s longevity.

Dr. Ayim also breaks down how women can close the healthspan gap through metabolic health, muscle preservation, hormone optimization, and preventive medicine.

Because the goal is not just to live longer — it's to live stronger.

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