Eight surprising facts about getting old in America

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Description: “People with accurate perceptions of aging can expect to live 7 and a half years longer, on average, than people brainwashed by negative myths and stereotypes, according to a 2002 study published by the National Institutes of Health. Not only that, they walk faster, heal quicker and are less likely to develop dementia — even if they’re genetically predisposed towards the disease.”- Ashton, Applewhite- (New York Post).

 

Article Link: https://nypost.com/2019/03/09/eight-surprising-facts-about-getting-old-in-america/