Self-control in childhood linked to slower aging • Earth.com – Earth.com

Children with self-control are more likely to grow up to be healthier adults with younger brains and bodies, according to a new study from Duke University. The researchers tracked 1,000 individuals from birth to age 45 and found that people who had higher levels of self-control as children were aging more slowly than their peers. 
Self-control is the ability to control one’s own emotions and behaviors, even when faced with difficult situations. Interviews with the study participants indicated that…

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