Snowbirds: Mental health migration
According to the Naples Daily News, Florida’s population swells by 20 to 30 percent beginning each fall. The reason is snowbirds—those ambulatory seniors—descend on the Sunshine State in groves. Most migrate to escape Minnesota, Calgary and other frigid climates. But traveling to warmer temps is not the only benefit these seniors enjoy. Studies show they live longer and retain a healthier mental edge than their homebound counterparts.
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