Most of the time, people are advised to eat a healthy diet, avoid stressful situations, get enough exercise, and avoid smoking and drinking to live longer and more fruitful lives. But new research suggests that those might not be the only things we can do to extend our life expectancy.
The new study published in the journal International Psychogeriatrics took a look at a group of 29 people from Cilento, Italy aged 90- to 101-years-old and their younger relatives. While they were found to be in worse physical health than family members aged 51 to 75, the older participants appeared to be in better mental health. According to the Daily Mail, the researchers discovered that those in the older age group had better self-confidence and decision-making abilities and had a “greater sense of well-being” than the generation ahead of them.
In a statement, study lead author Anna Scelzo said that there were certain traits that might have been instrumental in helping the older generation live longer lives.
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