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Yale study finds the secret to aging well over 65

A Yale University study of over 11,000 adults aged 65 and older shows that many individuals improve physically and cognitively over time. Nearly half of the participants demonstrated gains in these areas over a 12-year period. Researchers suggest a positive view of aging is a key factor in these outcomes.

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New data from a Yale study indicates that aging is not always a process of inevitable decline.

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  1. Yale Study Finds Positive Mindset Linked to Improved Health After 65

    A Yale University study of over 11,000 adults aged 65 and older shows that many individuals improve physically and cognitively over time. Nearly half of the participants demonstrated gains in these areas over a 12-year period. Researchers suggest a positive view of aging is a key factor in these outcomes.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Yale study of more than 11,000 adults aged 65 and older found that nearly half improved in physical or cognitive measures over 12 years.
    • Positive beliefs about aging are linked to healthier outcomes and improvements in cognition and mobility.
    • Some of the observed health improvements were large enough to be clinically significant.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • 45% of older adults show improved health.
    • People who improve physically as they age often believe improvement is possible and continue strength training.
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