As the deadline to cast ballots for Oregon’s primary election comes closer, new research highlighted the link between voting and longevity in older adults. In a new study, older adult voters had close to a 40% lower mortality risk after 10 years when compared to nonvoters, and those in poorer health benefited more. Bandana Shrestha, state director of AARP Oregon, said voting, along with activities like volunteering, are crucial for sustained wel…
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