Question

• in most cases, those who are healthy and thriving in later years set the stage for good health by making it a priority in their years.

Answer 1

This is true because when one is already of "late stages" (e.g. in their 40s). Since we have a general idea on our lifespan, people at their latter years tend to be more health conscious in order to try to increase their lifespan and enjoy their lives more.