8/6/09 – Mental health, happiness improve with age, studies say

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Aging has its upsides in terms of mental health and happiness, according to researchers speaking at the American Psychological Association meeting here.

Two California researchers — in separate presentions — say that mental health improves with age; most people get happier as they get older, and those who are older have more control over their emotions and are less negative.

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Carstensen, Center, Longevity News 2009

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