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Defying Global Trends: High Happiness, Low Depression Among Oldest Americans

July 23, 2024

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A new U-M study challenges common assumptions about aging and happiness, showing the oldest North Americans are among the happiest in the world. Despite increased risk factors for depression as we age–widowhood, living with illness or disability, etc. — researchers attribute the U.S. standard of living as an influence. Read more key findings in this article from the Institute for Social Research.

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