Do you have negative stereotypes about getting older?
If so, you’re definitely not alone. Most of us in this culture do.
But, according to Yale University research, individuals with negative perceptions of aging live 7½ fewer years than those with positive perceptions.
Seven and one half years!
That’s more longevity than you can lose with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, or lack of exercise.
This gives me an inspiration. Maybe I can eat whatever I want and forget about exercising as long as I’m positive about aging. Just kidding!
The real message here is that negative attitudes about aging can reduce your life expectancy and that positive ones can increase it.
Want to live longer? Change any negative beliefs or attitudes you have about aging to positive ones.
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