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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

How positive attitudes to ageing can boost your health

Individuals with a more optimistic outlook on ageing tend to experience lower levels of stress, improved immune function and increased longevity, says the experts (Alamy/PA) -

A recent study has revealed that individuals who have a positive attitude towards ageing tend to recover better after experiencing a fall.

Researchers from Imperial College London and Coventry University analysed data from 694 adults aged between 60 and 90 in England and reviewed information related to falls, as well as survey responses that reflected participants’ attitudes and beliefs about ageing.

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