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Do people who work past retirement age live longer?

According to a 2016 study published in the *Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health*, healthy retirees who worked one year longer saw an 11% lower risk of mortality. This suggests a connection between longevity and continuing to work past the traditional retirement age, but the relationship is more nuanced than it appears. Research shows that while remaining engaged through employment can offer significant health benefits, the reasons behind who continues to work are critical to understanding the link.