Mental Resilience Linked to Longer Life—Study

By Marina Zhang Having the mental grit to cope and adapt to challenges in life is linked to longevity, a recent study found. This link between the two remained statistically significant even in people with diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and hypertension. “The relationship persisted even after accounting for smoking and other health-related behaviors,” the […]

Mental Resilience Linked to Longer Life—Study

By Marina Zhang Having the mental grit to cope and adapt to challenges in life is linked to longevity, a recent study found. This link between the two remained statistically significant even in people with diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and hypertension. “The relationship persisted even after accounting for smoking and other health-related behaviors,” the authors added.

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