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A new study suggests "conscientious" personality traits are linked with a lower risk of mortality. Researchers analysed five core personality traits across 22,000 participants, tracking their mortality over six to 28 years. Specific conscientious traits such as being organised, responsible, hardworking, and thorough were linked to a 12-15 per cent lower risk of death. Other positive traits, including being active, lively, and helpful, also correlated with reduced mortality risk, with "active" identified as the strongest predictor. Conversely, neurotic and worry-prone personality traits were associated with a higher risk of mortality, potentially due to poorer health choices and higher instances of disease.
