More and more people are living longer lives thanks to modern technology and medicine. But what does that mean for our mental health and making sure we’re living better as well as longer? Stanford University Center on Longevity founding director Laura Carstensen digs into how the milestones of life should be reworked, and tells WSJ’s Danny Lewis how society can adapt and plan for the 100-year lifespan to become common.
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Further reading:
The Keys to Aging at Home? Frank Conversations and Financial Planning
Outliving Your Peers Is Now a Competitive Sport
Star Scientist’s Claim of ‘Reverse Aging’ Draws Hail of Criticism
The Secret to Living to 100? It’s Not Good Habits
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