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Want To Live Longer? Stay Sociable, Study Says
- Researchers tracked 2,268 Americans aged 60 and older to study social engagement and mortality risk in 2016.
- The study arose from ongoing health and retirement research linking social activity to lower four-year mortality risk.
- Engagement in charity work, social or sports clubs, and playing with grandchildren predicted reduced death risk among seniors.
- High social engagement lowered death risk by 42%, with charity work reducing it by 51%, according to lead researcher Dr. Ashraf Abugroun.
- The findings indicate that maintaining social engagement plays an important role in promoting better health and increased longevity among older adults.
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Social Engagement Linked to Longer Life
A new study shows that older adults who stay socially active have a significantly lower risk of death over four years compared to those with low social engagement. The research, involving over 2,200 individuals aged 60 and older, found that high engagement in activities like charity work, grandparenting, and club participation reduced mortality risk by 42%.
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