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Women are more likely to live past 90 if they’re optimistic, according to a new study

The link between optimism and longer lifespan could be seen across racial and ethnic groups, the researchers said.

The link between optimism and longer lifespan could be seen across racial and ethnic groups, the researchers said. Image: Unsplash/Sam Manns

Victoria Masterson
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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Charts showing optimism, lifestyle, and longevity in a racially diverse cohort of women.
Charts showing optimism, lifestyle, and longevity in a racially diverse cohort of women. Image: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Chart showing link between optimism and lifespan.
Links between optimism and lifespan were found across racial and ethnic groups. Image: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

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