My Aunt Elizabeth was a beautiful, elegant woman, always surrounded by admirers. But her love life was a real mystery. She had been married four times, and she had been widowed each time. At first, people thought it was bad luck. Soon rumors of strange happenings began to spread. Friends said my aunt had a spell that caused her husband to die after marriage.
The opinion of others was something my aunt wasn’t concerned about at all. Until her passing, she continued to live as elegantly as ever. When someone asked her about her late husbands, she would smile. “There’s nothing strange. Science agrees that men live shorter lives than women,” Aunt Elizabeth would say.
According to the World Health Organization, life expectancy for men worldwide is 69.1 years. And women, 73.8 years.
What is the reason? The women tend to drink less, work less dangerous jobs, see more doctors, and undergo more tests. In addition to weight loss treatments and various surgeries to look young “forever.”
Female hormones strengthen a woman’s immune system. Estrogen acts in the female body as an antioxidant. They protect it from free radicals and toxic substances that stress the cells. And it prevents cardiovascular disease, which is more common in men. Women have a hormone replacement, which leads to more extended longevity. Hormone levels protect against heart disease, even after menopause.
In contrast, testosterone hurts male aging. For example, testosterone is associated with prostate cancer. And in addition, it alters cardiovascular function and leads to hypertension and arteriosclerosis.
Men engage in unsafe behaviors more often than women. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and dangerous activities reduce life expectancy.
Women seek regular medical care consistently. They also follow doctors’ recommendations more regularly than men. In some cultures, men do not discuss health issues and rarely seek medical care—delays in diagnosis and treatment lead to severe illness and death.
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Women and men face different types and levels of stress in society. Men have difficulty expressing their emotions and seeking social support, which negatively impacts health in the medium and long term. Men’s jobs, such as construction and mining, expose them to the dangers of accidents and injuries. Women do not take these jobs. And if they do take them, they are more cautious of any threats.
Women generally have a more robust immune response and are more infection-resistant. Some studies suggest that they have a better and quicker ability to recover. They also manage their emotions more effectively, which has a positive impact on mental well-being.
Differences between men and women are difficult to perceive in thinking. They depend on many factors, such as upbringing, society, and culture. Some think women are passive, helpful, sensitive, or caring. And men are active, strong leaders and conquerors. These gender stereotypes increase the risk of women and girls suffering abuse and violent relationships.
The outdated and detrimental stereotype of the “weaker sex” has perpetuated inequality and discrimination against women for far too long. The idea that women are naturally less capable, less intense, or less competent than men, is not true and has no scientific evidence supporting it.
Who is more intelligent, the man or the woman? It is essential to understand that people’s abilities, skills, and strengths are not determined by gender. The differences between men and women come from both biology and social influences, but they do not mean that one gender is superior or inferior to the other.
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🟧 ✳️ VIEWPOINTS
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✅ “Women are more health conscious and seek more medical care than men. This leads to earlier detection and treatment of diseases.” Dr. Anthony Feldman.
✅ “Female sex hormones, such as estrogen, have protective effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, decreasing the risk of chronic disease. Moreover, it significantly contributes to a longer lifespan.” Dr. Abraham Smith.
✅ “It is more common for men to smoke excessively, consume more alcohol, and have dangerous jobs. In contrast, women adopt healthier behaviors and a more cautious lifestyle.” Dr. Mary Hersson.
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