The general consensus is that you're correct. Mostly dealing with octogenarians+ whom I know; the more active you are (more so socially, as well as physically)

The general consensus is that you're correct. Mostly dealing with octogenarians+ whom I know; the more active you are (more so socially, as well as physically) the better off you are at living a long and healthy life. Having a routine like a job sets also seems to help human psyche. Your point about vocation that is not stressful, enjoyable, and is lasting satisfies all these requirements. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3563954/Retirement-really-kill-Researchers-work-past-65-live-longer.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3563954/Retirement... http://fortune.com/2016/05/03/retirement-living-longer/ http://fortune.com/2016/05/03/retirement-living-longer/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/02/early-earlier-retirement-retire-death-risk-data-research-jobs https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/02/early-e... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/02/early-earlier-retirement-retire-death-risk-data-research-jobs https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/02/early-e... https://www.wsj.com/articles/retiring-after-65-may-help-people-live-longer-1462202016 https://www.wsj.com/articles/retiring-after-65-may-help-peop... That's from both sides of the pond.