Longer Purpose-Driven Life
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What it is: study authors defined it as having an aim in life and goals.
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Study shows lower risk of death from specific causes:
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Cardiovascular disease
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Blood conditions
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Overall
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Digestive conditions
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This was an “observational” study so association was not “proven”.
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The study authors cited 3 pathways that life purpose mainly works through.
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Volunteering is cited as one way to develop a more purpose-driven life.