But, dont just rely on your doctor or other health care professionals to tell you what to do.

Take care of your own health.

This national survey was conducted using NORC at the University of Chicagos AmeriSpeak 50+ Omnibus probability-based sample.

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AmeriSpeak is designed to be representative of the U.S. household population.

All data are weighted by age, gender, and race according to the most recent Census population statistics.

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Most believe vaccines are protective, but uptake varies by age and vaccine throw in.

In fact, only one in five (21%) say they meditate weekly or more often.

Older woman receiving vaccination

Woman masking against covid virus

Cropped studio portrait of an attractive mature woman showing the healthy skin on her face and hands.

Older woman meditating on a paddleboard

Researcher filing records