People are living longer today than ever before, and the trend is expected to continue. Consider these facts. Since the founding of our nation, the average life span of Americans has nearly tripled, rising from just 26 years in 1776 to nearly 76 today. Although people of every age are interested in extending their life span, the baby boomers are the group propelling anti aging medicine into the spotlight.
Baby boomers are clamoring to find ways to look young and stay health and vigorous as they age.
Baby Boomer Trends Baby boomers, people who were born between 1946 and 1964, are the largest generation in U.S. history. There are almost 80 million baby boomers in the United States today. Approximately every seven seconds, another boomer turns 50. This population is a formidable group. Over half of all baby boomers use some form of alternative or complementary medicine.