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