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Life Purpose May Help Reduce Heart Attack Risk

Pioneering Ideas Blog | Mar 21, 2012 | Purpose in Life and Reduced Risk of Myocardial Infarction Among Older U.S. Adults with Coronary Heart Disease: A Two-Year Follow-Up
"Evidence continues to emerge that our psyche influences heart health. In a new study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, researchers working under a Pioneer Portfolio grant found that having a sense of purpose in life may help protect older adults with coronary heart disease from heart attacks..."