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Stronger purpose in life was associated with decreased mortality, according to data analyzed from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). A growing body of literature suggests that having a strong sense of purpose in life leads to improvements in both physical and mental health and enhances overall quality of life. There are interventions available to influence life purpose; thus, understanding the association of life purpose with mortality is critical. This study’s results indicated that stronger purpose in life was associated with decreased mortality. Purposeful living may have health benefits. Future research should focus on evaluating the association of life purpose interventions with health outcomes, including mortality. In addition, understanding potential biological mechanisms through which life purpose may influence health outcomes would be valuable.  

  More information on Jama Network Open:

• https://es.jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2734064

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