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191of LongevityTM programThe fi rst seven factors shown above, in order of importance, were identifi ed by a major study (Palmore, E., 1974, Normal aging II, Duke University Press) to be closely related to longevity. The last factor, mental health, has been found to be of great importance for longevity and good health in later life (Valliant, G. E., 1979, New England Journal of Medicine, 301, 1249%u20131254).Improvements in psychological healthDecreased anxietyDecreased neuroticism and depressionImproved auditory thresholdsEnhanced perceptual abilityFaster reaction timeImprovements in patients with bronchial asthmaIncreased vital capacityImproved running speed and agilityImproved perceptual-motor performanceReduced infl ammationRelief from insomniaFaster recovery from stressImproved biochemical stability, homeostasis, & effi ciencyRestful style of physiological functioningIncreased happinessIncreased contentmentIncreasedself-regardIncreased adaptability to life eventsImprovementsin selfhealth rating (in addition to improvements in objective measurements of health)Increased intelligenceIncreased creativityMENTALHEALTHSELFHEALTHRATINGHAPPINESSRATINGPHYSICALFUNCTION INTELLIGENCE