Show Me the Money!

Ok, so we now know that rich people live longer than poor people and in general, enjoy better health. After I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago here at The Oasis, some of my readers suggested that they should give up right now, because they aren't rich and probably never will be!

But now, a new study published in the August 17th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine , suggests that even a modest increase in income for people over 55, even if they aren't rich, can translate into increased health. And a lot more income means even more gains in health status. In medicine, this is called the dose response, which simply means that the more money you make, the healthier you are likely to be.

If you are age 55 and firmly ensconsed in the middle-class, a modest increase in your income can translate into modest, but real health benefits.

So what are you waiting for?

Go ask for that raise right now!