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Change in neuroticism tied to mortality rates, researcher says

While mellowing with age has often been thought to have positive effects, a Purdue University researcher has shown that doing so could also help you live longer. Dan Mroczek's study compared neurotic and non-neurotic men over time and tied change in the trait with mortality. Those whose levels dropped had a better chance at living longer, while those whose levels increased died much sooner than their peers.

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