Entrepreneurship linked to longer life
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A new study from the Stevens Institute of Technology shows that entrepreneurs have a ten percent lower risk of early death than those who work for others. The research examined more than twenty years of data from over twenty‑seven thousand Americans aged fifty and older. It found that those who started their own business had a lower risk of premature death even after adjusting for age, income, education and wealth. The longevity advantage was strongest for opportunity‑driven entrepreneurs who launched businesses to fill market gaps or pursue innovation. The study suggests that autonomy, ownership and purpose at work may contribute to healthier, longer lives.
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