You might believe that but a lot of history and medical studies on retirees says otherwise.
http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20130813-the-dark-side-of-t...
https://hbr.org/2016/10/youre-likely-to-live-longer-if-you-r...
http://www.reviewjournal.com/life/transition-retirement-can-...
> There are a number of reasons why health declines after retirement, said Dave, but, mental and social stimulation are a large factor. For many people, work is where they are the most social and do the most physical activity. When that core social network is removed, health declines.
Specifically, this.
> For many people, work is where they are the most social and do the most physical activity. When that core social network is removed, health declines.
By that notion, are all young Remote workers -- think 99% of the Wordpress core team -- declining in health and dying? I'm not buying this.
This can make your health decline.