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Middle age is key to empathy

Women in their 50s are more empathetic than men and young adults, a new study has found.

Overall adults in their late middle ages showed the highest levels of empathy.

Researchers are now determining if the pattern is due to age and gender or is based on generational and societal factors.

Read more at University of Michigan

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