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Episode 2880:
Ryan Frederick highlights how good health can reduce costly medical expenses, delay or eliminate the need for long-term care, and ultimately extend your "wealthspan." With simple lifestyle choices like exercise, strong social connections, and a supportive environment, you can boost both your longevity and financial well-being without expensive interventions.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/staying-healthy-pays-off
Quotes to ponder:
"The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives."
"Those who stay healthy comprise nearly one-third of today’s 65-year-olds and are expected never to need long-term care support."
"Efforts to be healthier on the margin, such as finding a walking group or tennis buddies, can help across multiple dimensions."
Episode references:
The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Lessons-Longest-Scientific/dp/198216669X
2023 Genworth Cost of Care Survey: https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html
Harvard Study of Adult Development (TED Talk by Dr. Robert Waldinger): https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity: https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Science-Longevity-Peter-Attia/dp/0593236599
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