A Yale researcher measured how people felt about growing old, and what she found was surprising: those with a positive view of aging lived more than 7 years longer — a gap traced back to attitudes they'd recorded as much as 23 years earlier
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A study found that people with a positive view of aging lived more than 7 years longer than those without, with this gap linked to attitudes recorded up to 23 years earlier. The research was conducted by a Yale researcher who examined how people's views on growing old affected their lifespan. The study's findings suggest a significant correlation between one's attitude towards aging and their longevity.
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