Monday, December 29, 2014

Seniors Who Are Having Fun Are Living Longer

So many people spend their whole life working hard so that they can enjoy life when they retire. And when they retire, they are usually too tired, too sick or too poor to have any fun. Many drop dead soon after retirement because they do not know what to do with themselves without going to work. Scientists now found the proof that people over 50 who know how to enjoy life are three times more likely to live healthy and long life than the boring types. There is no explanation about what the scientists meant by ‘enjoying life.”

Aging and the art of living

The latest Report of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) by University College London (UCL) shows clearly that enjoying life leads to better health and longevity. This report is part of the eight years long comprehensive study of ageing in England. The study follows more than 10,000 people in England who are 50 years and older. The goal of the study is to understand different concerns of seniors and the effects their ageing has on the social, economic, health and psychological aspects of the society. Read More.

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