2880: Staying Healthy Pays Off by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on How to Reduce Medical Costs

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com . Episode 2880: Ryan Frederick highlights how good health can reduce costly medical expenses, delay or eliminate the need for long-term care, and ultimately extend your "wealthspan." With simple lifestyle choices like exercise, strong social connections, and a supportive environment, you can boost both your longevity and financial well-being without expensive interventions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/staying-healthy-pays-off Quotes to ponder: "The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives." "Those who stay healthy comprise nearly one-third of today’s 65-year-olds and are expected never to need long-term care support." "Efforts to be healthier on the margin, such as finding a walking group or tennis buddies, can help across multiple dimensions." Episode references: The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Lessons-Longest-Scientific/dp/198216669X 2023 Genworth Cost of Care Survey: https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html Harvard Study of Adult Development (TED Talk by Dr. Robert Waldinger): https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity: https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Science-Longevity-Peter-Attia/dp/0593236599 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices