Nobel Prize Winners Live Longer

anthemaniac writes "A new study finds those who won Nobel Prizes between 1901 and 1950 lived about 2 years longer than nominees who didn't win. The researchers conclude that the instantly conferred social status leads to health benefits. From the story: 'The research rules out the possibility that intervening prize-related money itself adds the years through improved prosperity.' If you're thinking of aiming for the prize, pick the right field. Nobel laureates in physics lived nearly a year longer than winners in chemistry."

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obviously

[macadamia_harold]

If you're thinking of aiming for the prize, pick the right field. Nobel laureates in physics lived nearly a year longer than winners in chemistry.

No doubt because they were in better physic-al condition.

Re:obviously

[Scarletdown]

So much for better living through chemistry.

Re:obviously

[McFadden]

According to a recent study, the jokes in the parent and grandparent post can take at least two years off your life.

I'm gonna live forever...

[gillbates]

• Workout 3 to 5 times a week - check.
• Eat a high fiber, low cholesterol diet - check.
• Stopped smoking - check.
• Started drinking two drinks a night - check*.
• Win the Nobel prize - er, umm...

Re:Another reason I hate science "reporting"

[Perseid]

Yeah, but you see this study might get them the nobel prize. Then they can live longer. Thus the great cycle is complete. If we can get everyone to write articles on how nobel winners live longer we can all win the prize and everyone can live forever.

for the next study

[bitt3n]

I bet they'll find the results much more striking if they investigate recipients of the Darwin award.

Re:Another reason I hate science "reporting"

[vikramrn]

Research has proven that people who celebrate the highest number of birthdays live the longest.