Having a higher purpose in life reduces risk of death among older adults

Monday, June 15, 2009 - 16:56 in Health & Medicine

Possessing a greater purpose in life is associated with lower mortality rates among older adults according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Centre. The study, published in the 15 June issue of the journal, Psychosomatic Medicine, is available online at www.psychosomaticmedicine.org...

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