[El Gato]

Another example of (possibly) confusing correllation with causation. It's likely that the choices that a person makes about what degree to pursue are also influenced by the same personality and other traits which influence lifespan.

[mr.pink]

It's likely that the choices that a person makes about what degree to pursue are also influenced by the same personality and other traits which influence lifespan.

Maybe. I see a lot of this as stress related (doctors, lawyers), and income related (arts).

[speekinout]

100% of people who eat carrots die. :-)

I do get tired of these reports that are supposed to mean something. This story has no mention of controlling for other life-style factors.