Retirement could be bad for your health, says wellness expert: 'Powered by purpose'
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In the world's "blue zones," where more people live to be 100, the notion of retirement doesn’t really exist, according to Dan Buettner, a Florida-based author, explorer and longevity expert.
That might not be all bad, according to some experts who believe retirement could actually be harmful to the health. "The longer you can stay active, physically and mentally, the more you’ll be rewarded with a longer life." "If you're doing something you love every day, you're engaging your purpose and innate desire to contribute." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Dan Buettner, a Florida-based author, explorer and longevity expert, has spent years researching the world’s "blue zones," where a greater number of people live to be 100. In those areas, he says, the notion of retirement doesn’t really exist.
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