Yale Study Observes Physical and Mental Improvements in Nearly Half of Older Adults
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Key Takeaways
Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time.
People with more positive attitudes about getting older were significantly more likely to show these gains.
Why This Matters
The study's findings directly challenge the common belief that aging inherently implies constant decline. It highlights a potential link between an individual's outlook on aging and their actual physical and mental trajectory.
Overview
A long-term study conducted by Yale challenged the perception of constant decline in aging, observing physical, mental, or combined improvements in close to half of adults over 65. The study identified a significant association between positive attitudes towards aging and the likelihood of experiencing these gains.
Findings
Nearly half of adults aged over 65 showed improvement over time in either physical or mental capacities, or in both categories.
Individuals possessing more positive attitudes about the aging process were found to be significantly more prone to demonstrating these improvements.