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Civic engagement keeps aging Americans mentally healthy after physical decline
02-26-2007 · EurekAlert!People who continuously participate in community groups are often spared losses in psychological well-being after developing functional limitations, according to an article published in the latest issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences.
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