Mental Resilience Linked to Longer Life—Study

Resilience, the ability to bounce back from life’s setbacks, isn’t always easy—but those who develop it may be rewarded with a longer life.

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Having the mental grit to cope and adapt to challenges is linked to longevity, a recent study found.

This link between resilience and longevity remained statistically significant even in people with diabetes, heart disease,  cancer, hypertension, and a history of strokes.