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A purpose in life is the key to living longer

Elderly Woman Stock Photo By Ambro Image ID: 10032444 via freedigitalphotos.net

Elderly Woman Stock Photo By Ambro Image ID: 10032444 via freedigitalphotos.net

Ask yourself the following question: Do I have a clear and important objective in life? If you do then you might live a long life.

A recent study published by Psychological Science indicates that having a purpose in life is an indicator of mortality risk. Researchers Dr. P. Hill and Dr. N. Turiano studied individuals for 14 years, based on the Midlife in the United Stated (MIDUS) Study and found that individuals with a sense of purpose live longer than people that don’t have such goals.

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