……It turns out that all that worry has a payback. The nurturing you’ve given may be repaid by a longer lifespan.
Researchers from the University of Michigan found that if you accounted for the negative impact of stressing over a loved one’s illness, that caregiving actually led to longer life. During the course of the study, people who spent at least 14 hours a week caring for a sick spouse were almost 30 percent less likely to die during the study period than those who spent no time helping………
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
EldercareABCblog.com: Caregiving leads to longer life
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