A recent large-scale U.S. study revealed which of the following regarding volunteering and older adults?
A) Volunteerism decreases with age.
B) Older adults who volunteer have higher levels of stress hormones.
C) Helping others is linked with a reduced mortality rate.
D) Volunteering increases depressive and anxiety symptoms.

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The study found that helping others is linked with a reduced mortality rate. Option A is incorrect as the study found no evidence for a decrease in volunteerism with age. Option B is incorrect as the study found no evidence for higher levels of stress hormones among older adults who volunteer. Option D is incorrect as the study found no evidence for an increase in depressive and anxiety symptoms associated with volunteering among older adults.

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