Estate Planning

This Blog Contains a Secret to Longer Life

By Hull & Hull LLP

Actually, reading this blog really will help you live longer.  One secret to living longer is to have a "higher purpose", according to researchers at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center (which is part of the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago).  Patricia Boyle, Ph.D. states in the news release announcing the study:

"The finding that purpose in life is related to longevity in older persons suggests that aspects of human flourishing—particularly the tendency to derive meaning from life's experiences and possess a sense of intentionality and goal-directedness—contribute to successful aging,".    

The study found a correlation between longevity and participant's level of agreement with 3 particular statements in a "Purpose of Life" questionnaire:

1. 'I sometimes feel as if I've done all there is to do in life;'
2. 'I used to set goals for myself, but that now seems like a waste of time;' and
3. 'My daily activities often seem trivial and unimportant to me.'

Guess whether the correlation was positive or negative?  Or read the study here, when it becomes published (it's not posted yet, but this at least rates a reminder in Outlook) .  

TGIF and find purpose in your weekend.  You'll live longer.

Chris Graham

Full post as published by Toronto Estate Law Blog on June 19, 2009 (boomark / email).