Volunteers at UC Davis Arboretum (IMAGE)

University of California - Davis Health

Volunteers at UC Davis Arboretum

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Volunteers stay active at the UC Davis Arboretum. A new study shows people who reported a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment. The research shows that psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging.

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