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Flat-style illustration of two elderly women sitting on a sofa on a sunny balcony, smiling as they look at playing cards. In the background, a garden with other elderly people walking and tending to plants. In the foreground, a table with fruit and a cup of hot tea. The scene conveys an atmosphere of well-being, social interaction, and health in old age.

Happiness and perception of health influence the longevity of older adults.

Population monitoring in Campinas indicates that emotional well-being acts as a "buffer" against mortality.