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There's a Good Reason Why RFK Jr.'s Views on Health Resonate With So Many Americans


Published on 2024-12-03 03:30:51 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.

The article from Yahoo News discusses the rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the Democratic presidential primary, attributing his surge in popularity to several factors. Despite his controversial views, particularly on vaccines, RFK Jr. has managed to capture the attention of voters disillusioned with mainstream politics. His campaign has been bolstered by his famous last name, which carries significant historical and political weight, and his ability to tap into anti-establishment sentiments. The piece highlights how his outsider status, combined with his critiques of big tech, pharmaceutical companies, and government overreach, resonates with a segment of the Democratic base feeling alienated by the current political landscape. Additionally, his environmental activism and his family's legacy in public service provide a veneer of credibility, even as his more fringe beliefs are often criticized by mainstream media and political figures. The article suggests that while RFK Jr.'s rise might not lead to a nomination, it reflects deeper currents of discontent within the Democratic Party.

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