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Does education affect how long you live? Exploring the Link Between Schooling and Longevity

According to a 2024 study published in *The Lancet Public Health*, every additional year of education can reduce an individual's risk of dying by approximately 2%. This finding reinforces the widely accepted idea that education is a critical social determinant of health, but how exactly does education affect how long you live? The connection is complex, influenced by a cascade of factors from economic stability to healthy behaviors.

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What race has the best aging? Exploring the complex factors behind longevity

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Asian Americans consistently have the longest life expectancy in the U.S., scientific evidence shows that the question of what race has the best aging is not a simple biological one. A multitude of environmental, social, and economic factors significantly influence longevity and the aging process across different populations, often outweighing genetic predisposition.

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What age is considered an older adult? A look at varying definitions

According to the World Health Organization, the global population of people aged 60 years and older will nearly double between 2015 and 2050. Defining exactly what age is considered an older adult is more complex than it might seem, as the answer depends on the context—from biological markers to legal standards.

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The Biological Toll: What happens to old people with no money and no family?

Studies suggest that environmental factors, like socioeconomic status and stress, can influence health and longevity more significantly than genetics alone. This reality highlights the profound biological impact of social circumstances on what happens to old people with no money and no family, leading to accelerated aging and increased health risks.

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