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those with a positive view of aging lived more than 7 years longer

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Hagerstown, MD

https://spacedaily.com/m-a-yale-researcher-meas...

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
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
https://spacedaily.com/m-a-yale-researcher-measured-how-people-felt-about-growing-old-and-what-she-found-was-surprising-those-with-a-positive-view-of-aging-lived-about-7-5-years-longer-a-gap-traced-back-to-attitude/
June 11
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This thread sparked a warm conversation about aging positively, inspired by research showing that people with a hopeful view of getting older... Read more

This thread sparked a warm conversation about aging positively, inspired by research showing that people with a hopeful view of getting older lived over 7 years longer. Several members embraced the idea of adding life to their years, focusing on joy, connection, and gratitude even while navigating serious health challenges like heart failure, kidney disease, and blood clots. A recurring theme was the power of community support, with members offering prayers, practical tips for low-sodium diets and fluid tracking, and steady encouragement to never give up.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Great News Cliff, looking forward to many, many, years ahead. I will continue to add life to my years. Love it!

June 11
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Barb ... My goal has always been add life to my years more than years to my life. Helps me acheive both.

June 11
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Interesting. Well I want it all. Don’t mind the age, but I want to be well enough to enjoy it. I love people and want opportunities to enjoy them!

June 11
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Barb,
We will continue with all good thoughts. We never give up. Tomorrow is another day. Of course it's not as dim as it looks like you said.

June 11
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

God Bless You BarbB,
You are still in my prayers 💞🙏🏾

June 11

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