A Yale School of Public Health study found that positive attitudes toward aging can significantly improve physical and cognitive health in older adults. Researchers Becca Levy and Martin Slade studied over 11,000 people aged 50 to 99, discovering that those with positive age beliefs performed better on walking speed, memory, and math tests-and many actually improved over 12 years.
Geriatrician Velandai Srikanth, director of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, says age is not disease but time. Experts note that positive mindset encourages healthier behaviors, such as seeking treatment for ailments rather than accepting them as inevitable. However, combating societal ageism remains a challenge, as discrimination against older workers persists despite their potential for growth.