There’s another way the rich are
different – they live longer.
The more money you have, the
healthier you are and the longer you live, according to a recent report from the Brookings Institute.
They found that rich
people live longer than poor people.
Rich men live 12 years
longer than poor men, and rich women live 10.5 years longer than poor women.
Poverty is literally killing you says
bestselling author and regular Property Update blogger Tom Corley
Why?
Well, there’s no single variable.
It’s a multitude of things,
including the fact that people with higher incomes tend be more focused on the
future, which probably also helps them make healthier choices.
Rich
People Work Longer
Poor people work fewer hours and
retire at a younger age than rich people.
For most retirees, retirement
usually means a significant reduction in productivity and a reduction in your
associations.
Being productive keeps the brain
alert.
Interacting with others at work is
contributes to longevity.
When you retire, those interactions
drop off or stop altogether.
According to Harvard Professor of
Public Policy, Lisa Berkman, social isolation is a significant factor in
reduced longevity.
Rich
People Exercise More
Rich people exercise more
(predominantly cardio exercise) and this improves overall health, reduces
obesity rates and increases brain performance and intelligence.
Rich
People Associate With Upbeat People
Poor people surround themselves with
negative people, which keeps them in a negative mindset.
Associating with other negative
people impairs your health.
Negativity causes long-term stress,
which impairs your immune system and causes chronic disease.
You can’t make money if you are
chronically ill.
Negative people are unable to find
solutions to problems because negativity narrows your focus, creativity and
capacity for insight (aha moments).
If you associate with other negative
people they are like Miracle Grow for a negative mind.
Negative people also come with
baggage.
This baggage often arrives at your
doorstep unexpectedly, which distracts you from pursuing anything worthwhile.
The
Bottom Line:
Money can’t buy you happiness, but
it can buy you a better chance at a considerably longer life.
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