Alison Aubrey
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The company says what's good for policyholders is also good for their bottom line because they make more money if people live longer.
Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian helped John Hancock design a fruit and vegetable discount as part of the program.
More research is needed, but early results point to improvements in healthy habits.
About 60% of adults in the U.S.
take supplements, and researchers say they can help by addressing nutritional deficiencies, but may also lead to intake above tolerable levels.
The percentage of adults taking two or more supplements increases with age and is highest among people 60 and older.
Global sales of longevity supplements are estimated at nearly $9 billion.
Some supplements have evidence behind them, such as taking omega-3 supplements to help lower triglycerides.
or a form of vitamin B, known as niacinamide, to protect against skin cancer.
But many supplements on the market lack strong evidence, so experts say a buyer-beware approach can be helpful.
The syndrome is characterized by fluctuations in hormones and weight, as well as reproductive issues and skin conditions.
For many years, it's been called polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.
But many women who struggle with the condition do not have an increase in abnormal cysts on the ovary.
And this led to delays in diagnosis, when doctors or patients did not know to look for the broader set of symptoms.
Experts say it's important that the new name avoid reproductive terms that can heighten stigma and lead to confusion.
A transition period will include an education and awareness campaign.
The journey of the name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is documented in a report in The Lancet.