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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Yelena Mandenberg

People who live longest prioritise happiness and one other key trait, says doctor

Living as long as possible is a goal for many of us - and we know that there are important factors like diet and environment.

But it seems many of those long-living individuals also share two vital personality points - a positive mindset and emotional intelligence.

Experts Héctor García and Francesc Miralles have recorded their results in their book, "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life."

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