Positive attitudes toward aging

Positive attitudes toward aging lowers the risk of mortality in humans (HR 0.89, 95% CI [0.83, 0.94], p < .001).

“Only PA, but not LS or NE, was associated with lower 10-year mortality risk in the fully adjusted Cox model (hazard ratio = 0.89, 95% confidence interval [0.83, 0.94], p < .001).”

Humansfully adjusted Cox model10 yearsn = 2,271

Positive attitudes towards aging are associated with delayed mortality at 10 years: A population-based study (NEDICES)

Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association·May 11, 2026