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Study finds voting linked to longer life for Americans 65+
NewsBytes | April 29, 2026 10:39 PM CST

Voters in poorer health benefit most

What's cool is that this link held up even after accounting for things like gender, marital status, income, volunteering, and prior health status.
People in poorer health actually got the biggest boost from voting.
The researchers think voting might trigger positive biological effects (kind of like volunteering) that help people feel more connected and engaged with their community.


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