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Healthy aging requires an understanding of personality types 

Researchers examined the potential effects of lifestyle activities on the cognitive health of more than 3,500 adults aged 60+ and found that personality–using psychology’s orchid-dandelion metaphor—can be a factor in how well supportive programs work.

Their results make a case for policymakers to consider designing programs tailored to personality types rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.