Take it from someone who’s mom spent several decades in the mental health field, it sure comes in handy even today. (A few nieces and nephews in the profession now, too.) Universally the advice is to “live with a sense of purpose” to be healthier, live longer. Uncle Donald (not Don) said “Ya gotta have a reason to get out of bed,” between spits of chewing tobacco.
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How long (and WELL) do want to live ? Healthy Habits is a Keith and Sam feature Mondays on Your Classic Morning Show about 8am sponsored by Zen and Pow Studios, Onalaska.