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Christina Bamia, from the University of Athens (Greece), and colleagues have revealed a connection between early retirement and early death among people who are otherwise in good health. The team studied nearly 17,000 Greek adults, ages 20s to 809s, who were followed for more than 7 years. During that time, the researchers found the number of deaths among retirees was nearly 51% greater than among the same-aged counterparts who were not retired. In particular, early retirement seemed to increase the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
For many people, early retirement may bring a higher quality of life, but it may also usher in a number of new negative effects, such as financial concerns, reduction in daily physical activity, or depression. This is the latest among studies that suggest that by keeping both mentally and physically active, we can promote health and longevity.
Early Retirement May Contribute to Early Death
Christina Bamia, from the University of Athens (Greece), and colleagues have revealed a connection between early retirement and early death among people who are otherwise in good health. The team studied nearly 17,000 Greek adults, ages 20s to 809s, who were followed for more than 7 years. During that time, the researchers found the number of deaths among retirees was nearly 51% greater than among the same-aged counterparts who were not retired. In particular, early retirement seemed to increase the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
For many people, early retirement may bring a higher quality of life, but it may also usher in a number of new negative effects, such as financial concerns, reduction in daily physical activity, or depression. This is the latest among studies that suggest that by keeping both mentally and physically active, we can promote health and longevity.
