No need for a crystal ball.
Peer into the future through your own youthful visage — suggests new research published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, revealing high school yearbook photos to be a reliable indicator of lifespan.
Researchers were interested in exploring the impact of attractiveness on longevity, particularly as those with conventional good looks are thought to have advantages in life. Previous research has shown that attractive people tend to have it easier thanks to better job prospects, higher earning potential and more friends — all important predictors of good health and happiness.
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