Psychology suggests people who feel younger than their actual age aren’t denying reality: Research shows a younger subjective age is often linked to better health, resilience, and well-being

Jul 4, 2026 - 21:32
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Psychology suggests people who feel younger than their actual age aren’t denying reality: Research shows a younger subjective age is often linked to better health, resilience, and well-being
Many adults say they feel years younger than the number on their birth certificate, a statement that is sometimes dismissed as wishful thinking or reluctance to accept aging. Psychological research suggests that this internal sense of age, known as subjective age, often reflects much more than attitude alone.