Binge drinking youths find getting old a drag

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 23:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Young men who believe that happiness declines with age are more likely to engage in risky health behaviors such as binge drinking. Their misguided negative view of the aging process may act as a disincentive to behave 'sensibly' and encourage them to make the most of the present in anticipation of 'miserable' old age, according to new findings.

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